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
1193 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
5.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
16.82 km
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Notes
A moderate route over rocky terrain with minor scrambling .
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: Kinlochleven
At Kinlochleven (B863) park to commence route.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,193 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 16.82 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 village of Kinlochmore
NN18786225
Distance
Altitude 20 m
1
Head ENE on path to join track to Loch Eilde Mor
NN20876345
Distance 2.55 km
Altitude 385 m
2
Bear NW 70m to track junction
NN20826348
Distance 0.07 km
Altitude 397 m
3
Ascend NE on track passing Sgor Eilde Beag to the South
NN22216469
Distance 2.04 km
Altitude 625 m
4
Turn N on path to north of Coire an Lochain
NN22246579
Distance 1.18 km
Altitude 720 m
5
Ascend N on winding path
NN21916707
Distance 1.80 km
Altitude 720 m
6
Before lochan, leave path and ascent NNE to summit of Binnein Beag
NN22186772
Distance 0.78 km
Altitude 943 m
7
Reverse route to return
NN18786225
Distance 8.41 km
Altitude 20 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Roger Green
on 11 Apr 2004:
Whichever route you take to reach this Munro it is a long way. Route finding is never a problem and the final ascent isn't too bad. The area around Coire an Lochain is beautiful and remote - having already gained so much height it may be worth "bagging" Sgurr Eilde Mor en 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,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
