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
2706 ft
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
2.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
3.6 ml
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Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.
Notes
A sort ascent on an easy ridge with little sign of the rough terrain for which this hill is named
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: Kinlochleven
From Kinlochleven B863 travel W on S shore of loch to Caolasnacon
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 2,706 feet. Allow 2.5 hours to complete this 3.6 mile route.
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 Caolasnacon
NN14286076
Distance
Altitude 147 ft
1
Ascend E onto ridge
NN14926065
Distance 0.4 miles
Altitude 853 ft
2
Continue ESE up ridge to broader slopes
NN15686032
Distance 0.6 miles
Altitude 1328 ft
3
Ascend ESE on broad ridge to summit of Garbh Bheinn
NN16956008
Distance 0.8 miles
Altitude 2844 ft
4
Reverse route to return
NN14286076
Distance 1.8 miles
Altitude 147 ft
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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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