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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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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.
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Easy walking in a beautiful area. Care needed crossing stream when in spate.
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Head to: Dalwhinnie
From Dalwhinnie follow road South then join A9 road, continue South for approx. 4KM. Balsporran cottages can be found on your right.
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Approaching the summit of Sgairneach Mhor round the rim of the corrie.
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Looking north from Sgairneach Mhor to A' Mharconaich.
© Bill Wales
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A' Mharconaich from it's North Ridge.
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The East Ridge on Sgairneach Mhor.
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Written by
Richard Goodman
on 02 May 2011:
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If the Allt Coire Dhomhain is in spate there is a bridge at NN608748
crossing it high up in the corrie along the track running beside it.
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Written by
Neil Campbell
on 12 May 2010:
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My wife and I did these 4 on the 10th of May 2010. Very cold wind and occasional hail showers but the views were excellent. We added another hour to bag the sow of atholl then another hour back along the A9. 8hrs in total I think.
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Written by
Andrew Blair
on 27 Jul 2009:
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This route is a delight! Much better than I expected having never been excited by these hills when I've driven through them. I'm sure the sunny weather played a part in it as the views were lovely in all directions. Please take a moment to go to the end of the ridge at A'Marchonaich - I watched several folk go as far as the cairn, look at their maps & turn around to head for Beinn Udlamain! They missed awesome views overlooking the corrie. 1 thing - you're on your own getting back to the A9 from Sgairneach Mhor. The clear path I followed suddenly ended & I had to wade through deep heather.
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Written by
Scott Strathdee
on 05 Oct 2007:
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I only took 6 hrs for this route that included the walk back along the road . Stunning views all around you.
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Written by
Rob Jeffries
on 07 Jun 2004:
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Munro-baggers could even experience the thrill of a Corbett by adding the Sow of Atholl onto the end of the walk for only another 200m or so of ascent!
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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.
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