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
1480 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
7 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
22.38 km
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Notes
Beinn a' Ghlo is a classic route on moderate heather/grass slopes leading to stony summits. This complex mountain could be difficult to navigate in poor visibility.
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 (A9) take minor road N on east side of River Tilt to Middlebridge then on towards Loch Moraig as far as the road will allow. There is limited parking where you leave the trees for more open ground.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,480 metres. Allow 7 hours to complete this 22.38 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 carpark on road near Loch Moraig
NN90586711
Distance
Altitude 340 m
1
Follow road ENE, pass through gate and continue to two wooden buildings
NN92316785
Distance 1.95 km
Altitude 415 m
2
Cross field NNE to join path by wall and ascend Carn Liath
NN93616987
Distance 2.51 km
Altitude 975 m
3
Descend N on winding ridge to col
NN93877141
Distance 2.05 km
Altitude 765 m
4
Ascend E, turning N to the summit of Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain
NN94567241
Distance 1.51 km
Altitude 1070 m
5
Follow winding ridge NE then descend E to col
NN95827269
Distance 1.42 km
Altitude 850 m
6
Ascend E to col
NN96377249
Distance 0.58 km
Altitude 992 m
7
Bear NE to the summit of Carn nan Gabhar
NN97117330
Distance 1.17 km
Altitude 1121 m
8
Return SW to col
NN96377249
Distance 1.17 km
Altitude 992 m
9
Continue SW to Airgoid Beinn
NN96207206
Distance 0.58 km
Altitude 1061 m
10
Descend SW on stoney ridge
NN95327081
Distance 1.55 km
Altitude 559 m
11
Head SSE to join path in Coire Lagain
NN95906975
Distance 1.29 km
Altitude 568 m
12
Head SW to junction
NN95666910
Distance 0.70 km
Altitude 568 m
13
Follow path/track WSW to rejoin approach road and return to carpark
NN90586711
Distance 5.91 km
Altitude 340 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Martin Joyce
on 03 May 2008:
Most people now seem to come off the western edge of Airgoid Beinn down a steep path that connects to the Coire Lagain path further up the Allt Bealach an Fiodhe than is indicated by the Muromagic route at point 11. A path from the col at point 6 down the east side of the burn also seems to be well-patronised and may be a better option than the stony upper ridge of Airgoid Beinn.
Written by
Andy Phanco
on 04 Sep 2007:
This is quite a long day which I measured at 14 miles and which took me 7 hours. Excellent views on a clear day. Care is required when descending from Airgiod Bheinn to ensure you intercept the path - this would be easy to pass by in mist.
Written by
Scott Strathdee
on 26 Jul 2007:
This route is on paths most of the way. The descent from Airgold Bienn can be tricky! a faint path gets lost in the scree dodgy in the mist otherwise a good day.
Written by
Sc Joss
on 05 Oct 2006:
Climbed in October 2006. A nice hill on a beautiful day. carparking at Monzie. there is a clear path up Carn Liath, some minor boggy patches in the lower reaches. The path continues over the other two munros- Carn nan Gabhar has 3 cairns (one with a trig point- the top is the furthest North). descended off the spur of the munro top- this is really quite a steep descent and cutting through the corrie from the beallach may be a better plan as there is another path there. however, there was stalking in the corrie that day that mean this route was not possible.
Written by
Mike Watson
on 28 May 2006:
Did this in the murk in May 2006. Strong winds on the ridges and rain/hail made for interesting walking although the motorway of a path made navigation easy.
Walk out at the end very , very boggy!
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