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
823 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
3.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
8.70 km
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Notes
Short sharp ascent with minor scrambling possible
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: Invergarry
From Invergarry, take A87 W for 7.5km, then take minor road W past Ardlochy House on the N shores of Loch Garry and Loch Quoich to the Coireshubh ruin near Kinloch Hourn
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 823 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 8.70 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 Coireshubh ruin S of Kinloch Hourn
NG95880546
Distance
Altitude 125 m
1
From ruin follow stalkers path W onto slopes of Sgurr Dubh
NG94540565
Distance 1.67 km
Altitude 510 m
2
Follow path SW
NG94230510
Distance 0.64 km
Altitude 562 m
3
Head W to col (665m)
NG94020511
Distance 0.22 km
Altitude 665 m
4
Follow ridge SW to second col (678m)
NG93830483
Distance 0.33 km
Altitude 678 m
5
Ascend WSW on rocky ridge
NG93440462
Distance 0.45 km
Altitude 712 m
6
Continue SW on ridge
NG93300444
Distance 0.24 km
Altitude 750 m
7
Bear W to the trig point
NG93100448
Distance 0.21 km
Altitude 894 m
8
Bear NW to summit
NG92710485
Distance 0.55 km
Altitude 898 m
9
Reverse route to return
NG95880546
Distance 4.40 km
Altitude 125 m
A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.
Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh seen above the Coireshubh ruin, from the start of the ascent route for Sgurr nan Eugallt. (Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh is included in the traverse.)
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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.
