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
1198 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 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
19.43 km
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Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.
Notes
Moderate route.
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: Ullapool
From Ullapool (A835) travel SE to Lochdrum at the head of Loch Droma.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,198 metres. Allow 6 hours to complete this 19.43 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 at Lochdrum near Loch Droma on the A835
NH25367555
Distance
Altitude 280 m
1
Cross S over dam
NH25277516
Distance 0.39 km
Altitude 280 m
2
Follow track W across lower slopes
NH24167513
Distance 1.14 km
Altitude 290 m
3
Continue WSW to Allt a' Mhadaidh
NH23037473
Distance 1.26 km
Altitude 360 m
4
Cross burn and continue ascending WSW
NH21487447
Distance 1.65 km
Altitude 400 m
5
Cross SW to Loch a' Mhadaidh
NH20337362
Distance 1.55 km
Altitude 555 m
6
Head WSW, passing to the North of the Loch, onto steeper slopes
NH18837305
Distance 1.80 km
Altitude 720 m
7
Continue steep ascent SW to reach bealach
NH18717273
Distance 0.38 km
Altitude 830 m
8
Bear NNW and ascend to Meall a' Chrasgaidh
NH18507329
Distance 0.61 km
Altitude 934 m
9
Return SSE to Bealach
NH18717273
Distance 0.61 km
Altitude 830 m
10
Ascend SE
NH19197246
Distance 0.57 km
Altitude 875 m
11
Continue ENE to Carn na Criche
NH19637253
Distance 0.45 km
Altitude 961 m
12
Head SE to col and on to summit of Sgurr Mor
NH20337181
Distance 1.02 km
Altitude 1110 m
13
Descend SSE along rim of corrie
NH20377166
Distance 0.15 km
Altitude 1035 m
14
Continue E around corrie rim
NH20767162
Distance 0.41 km
Altitude 890 m
15
Continue ENE to minor top
NH21117172
Distance 0.37 km
Altitude 900 m
16
Follow ridge NE
NH21817249
Distance 1.07 km
Altitude 925 m
17
Ascend SE to Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich
NH21987240
Distance 0.20 km
Altitude 954 m
18
Start your descent heading NE
NH22127267
Distance 0.33 km
Altitude 870 m
19
Continue descending ENE to Loch Sgeireach
NH22887295
Distance 0.87 km
Altitude 535 m
20
Head NNE to rejoin approach track and return to Lochdrum
NH25367555
Distance 4.63 km
Altitude 280 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 28 Aug 2007:
Try 5 fm Loch Bhraoin! It took me 7.5hrs. Follow a diverted path then pick a route up Meall Chrasgaidh. Follow the ridge onto Geala & nan Each return to their bealach then head West for the other 2 Munros. At the 550 Bealach carry on up an obvious path to Sgurr Breac, contour around the South side of Coinnich at 860m to avoid unecessary ascent. Up A' Chailleach return to the 820m Bealach west of Coinnich go down the coire and contour again on the west side Coinnich at 730m gradually ascending to 770m onto the North ridge path. Onto Leitir Fhearna and descend path returning to the bridge.GREAT!
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