This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
Total Ascent
1778 m
An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
Route Time
7.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
21.62 km
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Notes
Relatively long route with rocky ridges and tops. Good approach on tracks/paths and deepest streams are bridged. Cycling possible to Curryhully Bothie.
Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.
We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.
Travel Information
Head to: Glenfinnan
At Glenfinnan (A830) park near start of private road into Glen Finnan.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,778 metres. Allow 7.5 hours to complete this 21.62 km route.
In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.
The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.
Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.
The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.
Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.
Route Information
Waypoint Detail
Start at junction of A830 and private road into Glen Finnan
NM90598084
Distance
Altitude 15 m
1
Head NNE on road under viaduct
NM91328180
Distance 1.22 km
Altitude 40 m
2
Continue on track N to bridge at Corryhully
NM91208437
Distance 2.83 km
Altitude 65 m
3
Continue NE along track
NM91868516
Distance 1.09 km
Altitude 140 m
4
Continue NE to bridge over the Allt Coire a' Bheithe
NM92108557
Distance 0.50 km
Altitude 150 m
5
Ascend NE on Druim Coire a' Bheithe
NM92828658
Distance 1.36 km
Altitude 575 m
6
Continue NE on ridge
NM93858722
Distance 1.21 km
Altitude 795 m
7
Bear N to the summit of Sgurr Thuilm
NM93928796
Distance 0.78 km
Altitude 963 m
8
Decend SW to col
NM93598771
Distance 0.42 km
Altitude 830 m
9
Continue W to minor top (858m)
NM93288768
Distance 0.36 km
Altitude 858 m
10
Descend W to col
NM92868768
Distance 0.43 km
Altitude 730 m
11
Ascend NW to summit of Beinn Gharbh
NM92278819
Distance 0.82 km
Altitude 822 m
12
Follow the ridge W to Meall an Tarmachain
NM91158830
Distance 1.13 km
Altitude 818 m
13
Continue WSW on ridge to Sgurr nan Coireachan
NM90298802
Distance 0.93 km
Altitude 956 m
14
Descend SSW to 852 top
NM90778711
Distance 1.05 km
Altitude 852 m
15
Continue SSE over Sgurr a' Choire Riabhaich to join path
NM91718591
Distance 1.55 km
Altitude 300 m
16
Descend S to join approach route and return to start
NM90598084
Distance 5.94 km
Altitude 15 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Richard Reid
on 22 Aug 2010:
We walked in the night before and stayed at corryholly bothy it was crackin. It had light,kettle,ipod docking station the lot. Well worth going in the nite before with a crate of beer. We walked clockwise which I think is the best approach it makes it a more gradual climb up definitely recommend the bothy.
Written by
Jim Nicol
on 03 Jun 2008:
Easy route to follow as the estate has little signs at the start of each path with the name and height of the hill.Anyway did this route as recommended with no problems the path is very evident 95% of the way round and the rest is the most obvious route to take.Keep for the best weather the views are stunning.I will go back and do these hills again in reverse just for a different look at the scenery.Take your camera.
Written by
Mike Watson
on 17 Mar 2008:
2 very different hills. Choose a nice day and the views will knock you out!
We did it clockwise which means no nasty down climbing on Sgurr nan Coireachan. Watch out for the fence posts, one of them is on the edge of a cliff!
The ridge between the hills is a bit draining.
Corryhully bothy looked worth a visit too, just remember to take change for the leccy meter!
Written by
Peter Close
on 03 Jun 2004:
Relatively quiet hills - only 8 people spotted on spring bank holiday Sunday. Seven of these were doing the horseshoe in clockwise order, rather than the anti-clockwise order described in the route notes. Ascent of Sgurr Thuilm slightly soft on lower reaches. Simple route-finding along main ridge between the munros - remains of iron fence. Descent of Coireachan indistinct in places. Three short, rough and steep sections of descent - a bit unpleasant. Perhaps is best done clockwise after all. Newish looking cairn at side of Strathan track marks where the ascent of Sgurr nan Coireachan starts.
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