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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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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.
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The horizontal distance of the route.
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Relatively long route on grass and heather, but no crags.
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Head to: Crianlarich
From Crianlarich (A85) travel E 7.5km to Auchessan.
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Sgiath Chuil from the ridge N of Beinn Cheathaich.
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Meall Glas from the summit of Beinn Nan Imirean.
© Jim Hunter
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Image by Jim Hunter
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Sgiath Chuil viewed from the NW
© Per Andersen
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Image by Per Andersen
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Meall Glas on the right and Ben Challum on the left seen from the bealach-eadar-dha-Beinn 28/03/09
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Written by
Adam Rixon
on 22 Feb 2010:
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The one piece of advice I would give above anything else for this route is - do it in the winter when the ground is frozen!!! (Or at the end of a dry summer). The first 500m of ascent above Auchessan is basically over / through tussocky bog after the initial path peters out. This was a slog in totally frozen conditions - it would be unremittingly awful in normal weather. The same applies to the very boggy bealach between the hills. The snow and ice also adds some character to what are two fairly uninspiring Munros, and it made for fantastic glissades on the descent!
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Written by
John Gilchrist
on 15 Jul 2009:
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The path in the higher reaches is indistinct, disappears in places; leads you through the most awful boggy ground in others. Not a route to be undertaken in poor visibilty unless your navigation is up to scratch. Stunning views of Ben More and Cruach Ardrain on descent, though. Have to admit, kept asking myself why I didn't opt for one of these two instead! Baggers only IMHO, I'm afraid.
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Written by
Mike Watson
on 13 Aug 2006:
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Did the circuit on a gloriously sunny day. Little in the way of bogs (dry summer) and stupendous views!
Deer fencing lower down as they are regenerating the woodland with Scots pine.
Watch out for the over-enthusiastic dog at the farm!
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Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 07 May 2005:
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I did this in April and found some snow on the top 200metres. The gate is locked at Kenknock Save your energy for the Bealach which is a maze of bog! After climbing Meall Glas double back to col near Beinn Cheathaich. Head North East down a fairly easy ridge and you end up back at Lubchurran without the extra walking
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Written by
Neil Mcmanus
on 15 Mar 2004:
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My GPS reported the trip as only a 1250m climb. Don't try taking a shortcut SSW to Auchessan on the descent - there's a long section of high fencing to the W of Allt Riobain which detours you SE. Climbed in thick cloud/snow, so can't comment on the views.
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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