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
1197 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
5.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
16.58 km
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Notes
High traverse on rocky hills with long walk in. Craggy route so expect to get your hands dirty
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: Glenfinnan
From Glenfinnan travel SE to minor road and bridge over River Callop leading to Callop
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,197 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 16.58 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 on A830 at junction with private road to Callop
NM92457942
Distance
Altitude 16 m
1
Head S and cross bridge to junction
NM92427919
Distance 0.25 km
Altitude 13 m
2
Head NW on track on S side of Callop River
NM91358011
Distance 1.43 km
Altitude 41 m
3
Continue W on track to reach lochside
NM90227977
Distance 1.22 km
Altitude 78 m
4
Follow track SW by loch side to bridge just past Guesachan Cottage
NM88407786
Distance 2.67 km
Altitude 6 m
5
Once over bridge select a safe route onto the craggy N ridge of Meall a' Choire Chruinn
NM88467741
Distance 0.44 km
Altitude 190 m
6
Ascend SSW on rocky ridge to Meall a' Choire Chruinn
NM87957624
Distance 1.30 km
Altitude 634 m
7
Descend SW to col (600m)
NM87787608
Distance 0.25 km
Altitude 600 m
8
Ascend SSW to summit of Sgurr Ghiubhsachain
NM87567513
Distance 1.03 km
Altitude 849 m
9
Descend SE onto the SE Ridge
NM87937489
Distance 0.43 km
Altitude 632 m
10
Continue ENE to col (585m)
NM88467509
Distance 0.56 km
Altitude 585 m
11
Ascend ENE on SW ridge of Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn
NM89257537
Distance 0.84 km
Altitude 644 m
12
Ascend NE to summit of Sgorr Craobh a'Chaorainn
NM89567580
Distance 0.52 km
Altitude 775 m
13
Descend ENE to Meall na Cuartaige
NM90567627
Distance 1.12 km
Altitude 586 m
14
Continue descent ENE to join path
NM91607652
Distance 1.22 km
Altitude 258 m
15
Head NNE then N on path to return to start
NM92457942
Distance 3.30 km
Altitude 16 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Mike Watson
on 24 Aug 2009:
A hidden gem! The scrambling on Sgurr Ghiubhsachain is fantastic!
Great views too.
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.
