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
1396 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
10.00 km
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Notes
Moderate route with some scrambling.
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: Torridon
From Torridon Village (A896) travel WNW 4km to parking at bridge over Abhainn Coire Mhic Nobuil.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,396 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 10.00 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 large carpark by bridge north of Torridon House
NG86855764
Distance
Altitude 45 m
1
Ascend NNW towards the eastern slopes of Tom na Gruagaich
NG86205929
Distance 1.82 km
Altitude 500 m
2
Ascend through Coir na Laogh to the summit of Tom na Gruagaich
NG85966014
Distance 1.07 km
Altitude 922 m
3
Descend NNW to col
NG85856065
Distance 0.55 km
Altitude 735 m
4
Ascend NNE to minor top (845m)
NG86006103
Distance 0.41 km
Altitude 845 m
5
Head NE along ridge
NG86226114
Distance 0.26 km
Altitude 815 m
6
Continue ENE to Sgurr Mor summit
NG86576125
Distance 0.36 km
Altitude 986 m
7
Head NE from summit to access the ridge
NG86746137
Distance 0.22 km
Altitude 850 m
8
Descend E to col
NG87136130
Distance 0.40 km
Altitude 850 m
9
Ascend E to Na Rathan (easy scramble)
NG87316135
Distance 0.19 km
Altitude 866 m
10
Follow ridge SE
NG87576120
Distance 0.30 km
Altitude 765 m
11
Descend to path
NG88226009
Distance 1.31 km
Altitude 340 m
12
Follow path S to river
NG88245908
Distance 1.03 km
Altitude 150 m
13
Cross river an bear SW to return to carpark
NG86855764
Distance 2.11 km
Altitude 45 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Brian Howarth
on 20 Oct 2008:
Superb! Horns are good short scrambles - a wee bit reminiscent of parts of Aonach Eagach. Clockwise is my recommendation having previously attempted it anti-clockwise.
Written by
John Gilchrist
on 17 Jun 2008:
I would do this route in reverse. Point 11 -'descend to path' gives no impression of just how difficult this very steep descent will be after a lengthy trek. And tackling the 'Horns' when fresh will make this far more enjoyable. Watch the time as well - 4.5 hours is hugely ambitious. 6.5 nearer the mark.
Written by
Peter King
on 28 Feb 2007:
Climbed "clockwise" with Sgurr Mhor and the "Horns" on 18.02.07 in clement weather with relatively little snow. Ice on the descent from Tom na Gruagaich to the col called for care and overall it was pure walking/scambling pleasure. Most people were completing the route anti-clockwise which is probably best as the final descent down through Coir na Laogh is a bit easier than the descent from the final "horn"
Written by
Mike Watson
on 21 Sep 2006:
Other than losing the route between Tom na Gruagaich & Sgurr Mor in the mist did the route with no issues. Horns are fun with no difficulties for the experienced scrambler.
Written by
Chris Bowles
on 08 Jan 2006:
Construction of the path is now complete, which made the approach much easier through the moor, scrambling over horns posed no difficulties even with strong wind and the exposure is not too bad, even for one who suffers from the odd bit of vertigo!
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