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
818 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
3 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
7.59 km
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Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.
Notes
An easily-graded walk with good views south and west across Glen Quoich towards Gleouraich and Sgurr a' Mhaoraich, . Crossing Allt Coire a' Chuill Droma Bhig at the end of the walk might be a problem if in spate.
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: Cluanie Inn
From Cluanie Inn drive W along A87 to starting point, which is within 0.25km of the watershed (marked 271m on map) between Glen Morriston and Glen Shiel. Limited parking on verge of road.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 818 metres. Allow 3 hours to complete this 7.59 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 limited parking on A87 road verge
NH04451142
Distance
Altitude 265 m
1
Follow old stalkers' track SSW onto Druim Thollaidh ridge
NH03781070
Distance 1.35 km
Altitude 405 m
2
Continue SSW to the subsidiary top Sgurr Coire na Feinne, 902m
NH02780928
Distance 1.78 km
Altitude 902 m
3
Descend SSE to col
NH02890900
Distance 0.29 km
Altitude 882 m
4
Ascend SE to Maoll Chin-Dearg summit
NH03240878
Distance 0.44 km
Altitude 981 m
5
Descend NE to gain descent ridge
NH03490905
Distance 0.38 km
Altitude 874 m
6
Descend NE down Druim Coire nan Eirecheanach
NH04281027
Distance 1.53 km
Altitude 540 m
7
Descend by old stalkers' track which zig-zags gently down to join the ascent route
NH04451142
Distance 1.83 km
Altitude 265 m
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Written by
David S Brown
on 05 Nov 2005:
This is a short and easy circular walk, with excellent views especially southwards from the top. Ideal if you have driven up for a stay at the Cluanie Inn and arrive in the afternoon, as it can be done leisurely in under 4 hours and you'll be back in plenty of time for dinner!
Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
