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
1250 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
14.77 km
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Notes
An easy day. The approach is on paths and once at altitude the terrain is short grass or stones.
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: Killin
From Killin (A827) travel NE 7km to Edramucky then take the minor road N to car park at Ben Lawers Visitor Centre. N.B. The minor road can be unpassable in winter.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,250 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 14.77 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 Ben Lawers Visitor Centre carpark
NN60843789
Distance
Altitude 430 m
1
Follow the path NNE through nature reserve to junction at 660m altitude (end of track is grassed over to discourage use)
NN61643926
Distance 1.84 km
Altitude 660 m
2
Head N on old drove road turning NNE to bealach
NN62084076
Distance 1.60 km
Altitude 875 m
3
Ascend NNW steeply to the summit of Meall Corranaich
NN61524104
Distance 0.77 km
Altitude 1069 m
4
Head N onto ridge
NN61514154
Distance 0.52 km
Altitude 943 m
5
Continue NNE and descend towards Coire Liath
NN61754202
Distance 0.56 km
Altitude 930 m
6
Head N to gain the narrow ridge leading to Coire Liath
NN61774281
Distance 0.79 km
Altitude 860 m
7
Descend NNW to col
NN61404317
Distance 0.54 km
Altitude 750 m
8
Ascend NNW to summit of Meall a' Choire Leith
NN61244389
Distance 0.77 km
Altitude 926 m
9
Reverse route to return
NN60843789
Distance 7.41 km
Altitude 430 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Philip Whiteman
on 26 Mar 2008:
The same as Ben, we started from the cairn at the top of the pass and at the north end of the reservoir. This is the starting point recommended by the SMC's Munro Guide. Very limited parking with space sufficient for only two vehicles.
The route is okay but on reflection I think a more interesting starting point would have been from Glen Lyon.
Written by
Ben Hill
on 23 May 2004:
Start at Cairn just past Lochan na Lairige, the path starts 50 yards back along road towards the Lochan. Walk SE heading for a line of old fence posts on the hill which you can follow to the summit of Meall Corrainich. Ensure you take a NNE bearing 1km past this summit to find the path leading to the summit of Meall a'Choire Leith which is easily climbed. Descend SW crossing 2 streams to boggy ground back to your starting point. Total time taken was 5 hours but I spent 1 hour admiring the views of the Lawers Range and other hills at the two summits. Excellent hills for new "Munroists" !
Written by
William Bower
on 29 Apr 2004:
Climbed these 2 hills from the cairn next to the road over to Glen Lyon North of Lochan Na Larige. There is a fool proof way to the summit form here by following a line of old fence posts. Which is quite circuitous but gets you there. The ridge to Meall a Choire Leith can be quite confusing in mist as I found to my cost losing nearly 150 m before realising I was on the wrong one when there was a brief break in the clouds!
Written by
Roger Green
on 01 Oct 2003:
A route enjoyable more for it's stunning views of the Ben Lawers range than for the hills themselves. Paths in some places are a little faint especially at the crucial junction of 2 ridges on the descent of Meall Corranaich where for all the world it looks like you follow the ridge straight ahead, when in fact you should drop to the right a short distance and pick up a narrower ridge previously hidden from view. The walk out from Meall a' Chorie Leith directly to the road (if not retracing your steps) can be very boggy but presents no difficulties in terms of navigation or terrain.
Written by
Stephen Horton
on 03 Jun 2003:
Straightforward with some fine views. The accent of Meall Corranaich is steep but the path is well defined. Spent the afternoon on the two hills and met one person...a change form the tourist trap of Ben Lawers!
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