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
1387 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
22.63 km
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Notes
This is a long route on a craggy ridge, get an early start.
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: Mallaig
Travel by boat from Mallaig to Inverie.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,387 metres. Allow 7 hours to complete this 22.63 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 the village of Inverie
NM76719998
Distance
Altitude 6 m
1
Follow road SE then E by Inverie River to second junction with track leading SE
NM79719904
Distance 3.65 km
Altitude 23 m
2
Bear SE to cross river by bridge
NM79889883
Distance 0.36 km
Altitude 25 m
3
Follow path E through Glean Meadail (unbridged river crossing!) to the highest point of the Mam Meadail
NM85339785
Distance 5.95 km
Altitude 555 m
4
Ascend S then SW to 610m top
NM85159753
Distance 0.36 km
Altitude 610 m
5
Ascend S then SW to 610m top and follow ridge SW to Meall Bhasiter (718m)
NM84839721
Distance 0.45 km
Altitude 698 m
6
Descend WSW on ridge
NM84019706
Distance 0.84 km
Altitude 659 m
7
Continue W on ridge and descend to Mam Uchd
NM83509678
Distance 1.25 km
Altitude 575 m
8
Ascend W on ridge to E top (802m)
NM82649686
Distance 0.87 km
Altitude 802 m
9
Ascend W on ridge to summit of Beinn Bhuidhe
NM82209673
Distance 0.46 km
Altitude 855 m
10
Descend W on narrow ridge
NM81659664
Distance 0.55 km
Altitude 766 m
11
Ascend NW to top (786m)
NM81469679
Distance 0.25 km
Altitude 786 m
12
Descend W to Bealach Buidhe
NM80899678
Distance 0.57 km
Altitude 697 m
13
Ascend WNW to Sgurr Coire nan Gobhar
NM80409704
Distance 0.55 km
Altitude 787 m
14
Decend N on narrow rocky ridge
NM80489759
Distance 0.56 km
Altitude 672 m
15
Descend W towards Loch Bhraomisaig
NM79069771
Distance 1.42 km
Altitude 352 m
16
Head NW to Allt Dubh
NM78799810
Distance 0.48 km
Altitude 305 m
17
Select route by Allt Dubh through crags and descend with care to reach bridge over river
NM79159885
Distance 0.82 km
Altitude 11 m
18
Bear NNW over river then W on approach road to Inverie
NM76719998
Distance 3.26 km
Altitude 6 m
A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.
The western half of the Beinn Bhuidhe group seen across the Inverie river valley from the ascent of Sgurr Coire Choinnichean. Showing Beinn Bhuidhe (left) with level-topped Sgurr Coire nan Gobhar nearer, and Loch Bhraomisaig just visible to right.
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