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Binnein Mor & Na Gruagaichean
Total Ascent 1530 m
 
Route Time 6 hrs
 
 Route Distance 16.97 km
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Na Gruagaichean
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Na Gruagaichean and west ridge from the summit of Binnein Mor in late spring snow - April 2008

© Stewart Howie
Image by Stewart Howie
Travel Information

At Kinlochleven (B863) park to commence route.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,530 meters. Allow 6 hours to complete this 16.97km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from village of KinlochmoreNN18786225
1Follow path ENE accross moorland to reach vehicle trackNN20886345
2Cross track and ascend NENN22226467
3Continue N to path junction at north end of lochanNN22246578
4Bear N on winding pathNN21756717
5Leave path and ascend SW through crags in northern corrie of Binnein Mor to summitNN21226634
6Head S to minor top (1062m)NN21116568
7Head SW on ridge to summit of Na Gruagaichean NN20316519
8Head NW to north top of Na GruagaicheanNN20136538
9Descend WNW to join path on ridgeNN19386558
10Bear SE on winding pathNN19716489
11At switchback bend bear NNW and follow path turning WNW downhillNN18926520
12Descend on path to reach track and continue S on track to rejoin pathNN19196376
13Descend S on path to return to KinlochmoreNN18786225
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Notes

A moderate route with some exposure on ridges and summit of Na Gruagaichean. Easy access on paths.

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Local Accommodation Options
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11.4 km Fern Villa Guest House - Loanfern Ballachulish, PH49 4JE   Tel: 01855 811393
14.2 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LP   Tel: 01397 702909
14.3 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LR   Tel: 01397 772315
14.3 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
14.4 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
14.4 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988
16.4 km Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
19.9 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
20.5 km Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast - Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire, PH31 4AS   Tel: 01397 712830
20.7 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
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