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
1470 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
6 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
16.72 km
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Notes
Moderate route with steep slopes and rocky ridges on the north side of Glen Shiel.
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: Shiel Bridge
From Shiel Bridge (A87) travel SE to Lundie on the north shore of Loch Cluanie.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,470 metres. Allow 6 hours to complete this 16.72 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 from layby on A87 at Lundie on the north shore of Loch Cluanie
NH14411033
Distance
Altitude 230 m
1
Walk W on old military road junction with path
NH13741024
Distance 0.77 km
Altitude 315 m
2
Take N branch of path and ascend An Cruachan
NH13511092
Distance 1.09 km
Altitude 440 m
3
Continue ascending N
NH13671203
Distance 1.57 km
Altitude 742 m
4
On reaching the ridge bear NE to Carn Ghluasaid summit
NH14591250
Distance 1.04 km
Altitude 957 m
5
Head W to the ridge start
NH14321246
Distance 0.27 km
Altitude 936 m
6
Follow ridge NW
NH13711287
Distance 0.75 km
Altitude 901 m
7
Bear N to unnamed top (998m)
NH13721315
Distance 0.27 km
Altitude 998 m
8
Continue W on ridge
NH13271315
Distance 0.45 km
Altitude 976 m
9
Continue NW to Glas Bealach
NH12981333
Distance 0.34 km
Altitude 985 m
10
Ascend NW avoiding crags to the N
NH12831367
Distance 0.40 km
Altitude 998 m
11
Bear NE to Sgurr nan Conbhairean
NH13001388
Distance 0.26 km
Altitude 1109 m
12
Continue NW avoiding corrie to the North
NH12861403
Distance 0.22 km
Altitude 1055 m
13
Continue N along ridge
NH12921477
Distance 0.76 km
Altitude 913 m
14
Head NNE to Sail Chaorainn
NH13321545
Distance 0.80 km
Altitude 1002 m
15
Return SSW to the ridge
NH12921477
Distance 0.80 km
Altitude 913 m
16
Follow ridge S
NH12861403
Distance 0.76 km
Altitude 1055 m
17
Bear SE to gain ridge
NH12691378
Distance 0.29 km
Altitude 1020 m
18
Descend SW to Drochaid an Tull Easaich
NH12091342
Distance 0.72 km
Altitude 1001 m
19
Descend S to Meall Breac
NH12081174
Distance 1.75 km
Altitude 665 m
20
Head SE to join path
NH12751096
Distance 1.15 km
Altitude 350 m
21
Descend S to junction
NH12731065
Distance 0.45 km
Altitude 254 m
22
Walk E on old military road to return to Lundie
NH14411033
Distance 1.82 km
Altitude 230 m
A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.
Sgurr nan Conbhairean, with sunlit Drochaid an Tull Easaich to left, seen across Glen Moriston from near the highest point on the old Cluanie to Tomdoun road.
Looking back along the three Munros at the east end of Loch Cluanie. Carn Ghlusaid is on the left. Sgurr nan Conbhairean, with Sail Chaorainn below, are on the right. The prominent feature in the centre of the picture is a top of Sgurr nan C.
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 05 May 2007:
Excellent straightforward route with obvious paths. After the 3rd Munro head south until about 975m contour across the scree field and save yourself from needless climbing.
Written by
Rob Jeffries
on 07 Jun 2004:
To do the top that lies north of Sail Chaorainn adds a further hour to the route.
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,
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