Meall an Dobharchain (The Sow of Atholl) Route Information

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Meall an Dobharchain (The Sow of Atholl)

Quick Facts

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

416 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

2.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

6.34 km

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

Notes

A very short ascent. For a longer day, combine this hill with Sgairneach Mhor or Meall na Leitreach which also starts from Dalnaspidal.

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: Blair Atholl

From Blair Atholl travel NW on A9 to Dalnaspidal Lodge

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 416 metres. Allow 2.5 hours to complete this 6.34 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 Dalnaspidal Lodge
		NN64597328	Distance	Altitude 435 m

1	Follow road SW to bridge
		NN64277278	Distance 0.65 km	Altitude 415 m

2	Bear WSW round lochan
		NN64077268	Distance 0.22 km	Altitude 422 m

3	Bear WSW round lochan then WNW onto slopes
		NN63287292	Distance 0.82 km	Altitude 500 m

4	Ascend NW to summit of Meall an Dobharchain
		NN62487413	Distance 1.48 km	Altitude 803 m

5	Reverse route to return
		NN64597328	Distance 3.17 km	Altitude 435 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

East Highlands
by Met Office

Beinn Bheoil
by Metcheck

Images of Meall an Dobharchain (The Sow of Atholl)

The Sow of Atholl from the slopes of Meall na Leitreach

Image by Alistair Craig

Meall an Dobharchain with An Torc on the right 19/03/06

Image by Alistair Craig

Looking to the summit beyond the small unnamed loch near the lodge 14/07/2015

Image by Eileen Stark

The Sow seen from Meall na Leitreach

Image by David Peden

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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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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