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
1620 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
6.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
17.08 km
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Notes
Moderate route with good approach routes on tracks/paths. Steep ascents but no scrambling 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: Laggan
From Laggan (A82) travel S 1km to Laggan Locks.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,620 metres. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 17.08 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 Kilfinnan at the northern end of Loch Lochy
NN27749580
Distance
Altitude 50 m
1
Head SW on track staying on the higher track (not Great Glen Way) to junction
NN25179362
Distance 3.40 km
Altitude 110 m
2
Ascend NW on path through forest, turning W into Cam Bhealach
NN22269368
Distance 3.00 km
Altitude 615 m
3
Bear S and ascend to col (710m)
NN22259317
Distance 0.50 km
Altitude 710 m
4
Ascend SE onto North ridge of Meall na Teanga
NN21969299
Distance 0.35 km
Altitude 805 m
5
Continue S to summit
NN22069246
Distance 0.56 km
Altitude 918 m
6
Descend N down ridge
NN21969299
Distance 0.56 km
Altitude 805 m
7
Descend NE down to col
NN22259317
Distance 0.35 km
Altitude 710 m
8
Return N to Bealach
NN22269368
Distance 0.50 km
Altitude 615 m
9
Ascend N on winding path to summit ridge
NN22409426
Distance 1.04 km
Altitude 870 m
10
Continue NW to summit of Sron a' Choire Ghairbh
NN22259454
Distance 0.32 km
Altitude 937 m
11
Return SE to along ridge
NN22409426
Distance 0.32 km
Altitude 870 m
12
Continue SE on ridge
NN22619419
Distance 0.22 km
Altitude 814 m
13
Follow ridge NE
NN23269453
Distance 0.74 km
Altitude 772 m
14
Descend ENE to col and ascend Sean Mheall
NN24289465
Distance 1.05 km
Altitude 835 m
15
Descend ENE to Lochan
NN25119480
Distance 0.89 km
Altitude 660 m
16
Continue NE to Meall nan Dearcag
NN25679534
Distance 0.80 km
Altitude 660 m
17
Descend NE
NN26239582
Distance 0.75 km
Altitude 430 m
18
Continue your descent heading E
NN27219585
Distance 1.10 km
Altitude 120 m
19
Descend on path to reach Kilfinnan
NN27749580
Distance 0.65 km
Altitude 50 m
A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.
Sron a' Choire Gharibh viewed from the summit of Meall nan Teanga. The zigzag stalkers' path can be clearly seen climbing up from the bealach. Feb' 2007.
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Keith Johnstone
on 23 May 2010:
The traverse across Sean Mheall and Meall nan Dearcag on the suggested route is quite nice but the final
descent from Dearcag is steep and we couldn't find a path. MIght be better to return via the forest. The
total time it took us was just over 7 hours for the route. The small lochan near Dearcag was full of flies
and we had to run past. Avoid if you can!
Written by
Ian Munro
on 16 Jul 2006:
Ascended from the north and benefitted from dry waether in traversing from Allt Cia-aig to the Cab Bealach - that section could be very boggy in wet weather. The views from both tops were sensational.
Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 22 Jun 2006:
Very wet very windy no views. Could drive 1 mile closer down track than indicated and then bike down the woodland track to an obvious hill track post on the right. Very obvious paths I climbed Gairbh first and then Teanga returning to the bealach and descending from there all in 4hrs, I'm moderately fit..
Written by
john young
on 06 Jun 2005:
A very straightforward pair of hills. The path from the Cam Bealeach up the second Munro is brilliant. Can't tell you about the views as we had mist on top, but they are probably exceptional. Using a bike to cover the first section saves about half and hour
Written by
Kevin Palmer
on 25 Sep 2003:
Ascended these hills from the North as stated in the route description. After talking to several people on the hills, I am glad to say this was the right decision. Apparently the southern approach is a quagmire for large sections.
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