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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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Moderate climb mostly on grassy slopes leading to rocky ridges. Careful navigation required in poor visibility.
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Head to: Tyndrum
From Tyndrum (A82) travel 11km N to Bridge of Orchy, then turn W onto A8005 turning N to Victoria Bridge.
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May 31st 2010. Stob Ghabhar from the decent towards Aonach Mor.
© David Walsh
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Image by David Walsh
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Fantastic view from Stob Ghabhar. The Buachaille is straight ahead. Bidean nan Bian is to the left. In the background is Ben Nevis.
© Craig Robinson
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Image by Craig Robinson
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On Stob Ghabhar's Aonach Eagach ridge on a wonderful April day in good snow conditions.
© David Nichols
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A look at Stob Ghabhar from Stob coire Odhair
© John Frew
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Written by
Sc Joss
on 26 Sep 2008:
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The "ride" on Stob Ghabhar is better than expected. you could climb the pair anticlockwise to avoid the scree on the descent into the bealach but it does not go on for too long.
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Written by
Ian Munro
on 18 May 2008:
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The views are great all round from most points on the route and this is a day out to be recommended. I agree that there is no reason to be concerned by the Aonach Eagach section, the difficulties of which are over-stated in some route descriptions. I suggest that the ciruit is best done anti-clockwise, with Stob Ghabhar as the second top. That means that the loose scree and boulders below the AE ridge are ascended rather than descended, which I think is easier.
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Written by
Graham Ellis
on 30 Apr 2007:
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There is a crossing evident at NN 2531 4312. From there, skirting the corner of the trees, head up to NN 2436 4347, before taking a direct bearing to Stob Ghabhar. The more well travelled route from there to Stob a' Choire Odhair follows the boundary line on the map around the southern side of Coirein Lochain to the 668 bealach, although there is a steep scree slope to descend. Using this route it is probably easier to do clockwise.
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Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 01 May 2006:
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I really enjoyed it. There is an obvious path at 2530 4466 that leads North East to the first summit. The ridge from Coirein Lochain was fantastic in snow and the Aonach Eagach ridge nowhere near as necky as it's infamous brother which I have climbed, it's little more than a 1metre wide ridge walk at the narrowest point and without the vertical drops! The walk back to the Allt Toaig follows an old metal fence for about 1.5kms. A Really enjoyable and not too tiring day.
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Alan Wilson
on 18 May 2003:
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Great dayout in May. Did the route in reverse, just as enjoyable. Still plenty of snow on the summits. Just because it's not a Munro don't miss out on Beinn Toaig 2736ft -great views across Rannoch. Coirein Lochain and Sron nan Guibhas were spectacular. The climb up the south wall of CL to Aonach Eagach is great fun.
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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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