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
1200 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
4.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
11.56 km
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Notes
Moderate climb on grassy slopes leading to rocky top. Beinn Sguliard is known to the local shepherds as "the bastard".
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: Connel
From Connel (A828) travel N 20km to start of private road to Taraphocain at head of Loch Creran. There is very little parking but a layby just N of Druimavuic house, holds about 5 vehicles.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,200 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 11.56 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 on A828 at junction with track N of Druimavuic
NN00854504
Distance
Altitude 15 m
1
Head S on track into forest
NN00864486
Distance 0.18 km
Altitude 24 m
2
Follow track by Allt Buidhe SE (track goes much further than shown on map)
NN01614459
Distance 1.04 km
Altitude 225 m
3
Ascend NE to 488 top
NN02454501
Distance 0.85 km
Altitude 488 m
4
Ascend E turning ESE to minor top (863m)
NN04294480
Distance 1.75 km
Altitude 863 m
5
Bear NE to Meall Garbh
NN04764519
Distance 0.65 km
Altitude 848 m
6
Follow ridge NE
NN05154546
Distance 0.50 km
Altitude 760 m
7
Ascend NE to summit of Beinn Sgulaird
NN05304609
Distance 0.65 km
Altitude 937 m
8
Return by same route. Traverse northern slopes of 863m top to shorten route
NN00854504
Distance 5.96 km
Altitude 15 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Graham Ellis
on 08 Oct 2007:
I followed the track (not shown on the map) up to the small cairn and obvious path at NN 01454455. The back side of the col is not really a problem as there is a zig zag path going down it. I tried the MM recommended route coming down, and would not have liked to have done it going up - the track runs 200m NE of the waypoint, then there are steep grassy and wet slopes with no path to follow. I tried bypassing the 863 col too soon on the way back before Meall Garbh. It is almost not worth detouring until about 150m before. I clocked about 1400m ascent on my GPS, but great day and great views.
Written by
Jim Mackay
on 02 May 2007:
GREAT WEATHER VERY WARM BUT CHILLY IN THE WIND AT SUMMIT, MET GROUP OF PEOPLE ON THE WAY DOWN ONE DOING HIS LAST MUNRO. GREAT VIEWS ALL ROUND MOST OF THE WAY UP FROM A828,COULD SEE BEN NEVIS,BEN CRUACHAN AND OVER TO MULL ONE OF THE BEST MOUNTAINS FOR VIEWS, LOTS OF UP AND DOWN BUT WORTH IT, A MUST DO MOUNTAIN IN CLEAR WEATHER.
Written by
Mike Moir
on 02 Apr 2007:
Climbed on 31 March on a glorious day if a little hazy. Be prepared for a lot of ups and downs, especially the downs as there are two of at least 200ft both quite rocky but fairly easy. Wonderful views from the top and we took the descent from the top initially to the north and west from the col down and then across some boggy ground before reaching the track and then on to the road back to the car.
Very enjoyable day on a hill that was much better than anticipated.
Written by
Andy Phanco
on 16 Sep 2004:
This is quite an enjoyable route which starts at sea level. The ascent to the col between Meall Garbh and Beinn Sguliard is steep and requires hand work in places amongst some loose rocks. I would allow 5 hours to complete this route.
Written by
Peter Chisholm
on 12 Nov 2002:
This is one to save for a good sunny day as the seaward views just get better and better the higher you climb. Easy route with no difficulties.
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