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
2459 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
11 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
33.55 km
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Notes
Long hard route to three remote peaks. The boulder strewn tops make for slow progress, but little scrambling required. Cycling will reduce the time required.
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: Kinlochewe
From Kinlochewe (A832) travel 1km to Incheril. Turn N onto minor road and park near end. From here a private road continues to the Heights of Kinlochewe (NH072641) which is suitable for cycling.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 2,459 metres. Allow 11 hours to complete this 33.55 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 carpark NE of Incheril
NH03866242
Distance
Altitude 45 m
1
Walk/cycle E on track through Glen.
NH05126239
Distance 1.34 km
Altitude 55 m
2
Continue NE on Track to Heights of Kinlochewe
NH07196419
Distance 2.81 km
Altitude 95 m
3
Continue NNE on track to bridge
NH07376536
Distance 1.27 km
Altitude 155 m
4
Cross bridge and continue on ascending path NNW into Gleann na Muice. Continue to branch
NH07026670
Distance 1.45 km
Altitude 270 m
5
Bear left and continue NNW on path towards Lochan Fada (you can cycle to here)
NH05266986
Distance 3.88 km
Altitude 320 m
6
Ascend NNW to above Creag Ghlas Mhor
NH04517158
Distance 1.94 km
Altitude 645 m
7
Continue NW to Beinn Tarsuinn
NH03947278
Distance 1.35 km
Altitude 937 m
8
Descend ESE to Bealach Odhar
NH04667257
Distance 0.75 km
Altitude 730 m
9
Ascend E onto Meall Garbh
NH04947263
Distance 0.31 km
Altitude 851 m
10
Descend NNE to col (755m)
NH05047289
Distance 0.28 km
Altitude 755 m
11
Continue N to Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
NH05227349
Distance 0.72 km
Altitude 1018 m
12
Descend N to col (820m)
NH05187397
Distance 0.50 km
Altitude 820 m
13
Ascend NE to summit of Sgurr Ban
NH05587455
Distance 0.67 km
Altitude 989 m
14
Return SW to 820m col
NH05187397
Distance 0.67 km
Altitude 820 m
15
Ascend S to Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
NH05227349
Distance 0.50 km
Altitude 1018 m
16
Descend S to 755m col
NH05047289
Distance 0.72 km
Altitude 755 m
17
Ascend SSW to Meall Garbh
NH04947263
Distance 0.28 km
Altitude 851 m
18
Descend SSE down S spur of Meall Garbh
NH05117172
Distance 0.93 km
Altitude 600 m
19
Continue SE to Creag Ghlas Bheag
NH05887075
Distance 1.39 km
Altitude 470 m
20
Head SSW to rejoin path and reverse approach route to return
NH03866242
Distance 11.83 km
Altitude 45 m
A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.
Sgurr Ban from summit of Beinn a’ Chlaidheimh, 20.8.05 – summit of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair behind to left, and beyond to right Beinn Tarsuinn and (in distance) Slioch
Sgurr Ban from Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair; there is an easy path
which follows the junction of the red sandstone and the white
quartzite. 29th June 2007.
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Fiona Masson
on 23 Aug 2009:
Only had Tarsuinn to do. Cycled from Incheril to the point 5 on MM route map which took 1 hr pushing up some of the steep gradient past the Heights. Bikes can be taken all way to loch but frequent stops for deep ditches across path. Very good path all way to loch and path comes and goes all the way to the bealach between Tarsuinn and Meall Garbh and to the summit. Rewarded with excellent views. Retraced route of ascent. Freewheeled all way back to the heights then along road to car. Gorgeous scenery with the river in spate and lots of waterfalls. Really enjoyable day out.
Written by
Fiona Masson
on 04 May 2009:
Walked along side of Loch a Bhraoin for 1.25 hrs to Lochivraon. Bike would have been good to here. Great path all way to Loch an Nid. Crossed easily then followed up side of stream which flows from Coire nan Clach as no obvious path, then onto boulders from about 700m upwards. Path all way from summit to summit of Mullach C.M Fhearchair. Wind got better of us and due to first walk of the year called it a day here. Left B. Tarsuinn for another day. Retraced route back. GPS showed 29km at end of walk.
Written by
Julian Stark
on 03 Jun 2008:
Did from Corrie Hallie with bike (marginal advantage) then walked up to Loch an Nid (vg path) then to Bealach na Croise (bitty path) then skirted Coire Mhic Fhearchair and south spur of Meall Garbh before going up Tarsuinn , vg track skirts round Meall Garbh on way to Mullach C M F then v quick down up to Sgurr Ban followed by awful descent on quartzite before up to Beinn a'Chlaidheimh. Came down East spur and then went NE direct to bikes at bottom of track. 12 hours 20. Last bit most tiring but heading home all the way along the ridge made it an OK day.
Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 18 Aug 2007:
Do all 6! It took 11 hrs 18 miles, 2300m ascent and kept dry feet altho watch out for the river in spate if wet, take your sandals. Fm Shenavall bothy (GR065,810 walk SE to 090787 follow shoulder up Chlaidheimh carry along S ridge. Contour Meal Garbh at approx 760m on W side. After Tarsuinn before ridge turns North head for 525 bealach long drag up A'Mhaighdean then down to bealach past the cave and up Ruadh Stac Mor. An obvious path all day long except up first Munro and descending the last. Fantastic day out in remote hills on a dry July day.
Written by
Geo Ferguson
on 01 Jun 2004:
Good walking with views of what's to come. No difficulties.
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