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
835 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
8.44 km
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Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.
Notes
A short ascent on path and easy inclines.
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: Shiel Bridge
Travel to Shiel Bridge at the foot of Glen Shiel.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 835 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 8.44 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 Campsite in Shiel Bridge
NG93741871
Distance
Altitude 3 m
1
Follow Path S from Campsite to bridge over river
NG93641802
Distance 0.70 km
Altitude 46 m
2
Cross river and start ascent SW towards ridge
NG92911729
Distance 1.03 km
Altitude 395 m
3
Ascend WSW onto E ridge
NG92151710
Distance 0.78 km
Altitude 716 m
4
Follow ridge W to summit of Sgurr Mhic Bharraich
NG91711743
Distance 1.19 km
Altitude 779 m
5
Descend SSE to join path at Loch Coire nan Crogachan
NG92051625
Distance 1.28 km
Altitude 450 m
6
Descend steeply E to junction of paths
NG93381665
Distance 1.34 km
Altitude 95 m
7
Follow path N to return to Shiel Bridge
NG93741871
Distance 2.12 km
Altitude 3 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
John Gilchrist
on 07 Aug 2010:
As Corbetts go - as any hill goes - this is a little gem. You're spoilt for choice in Glen Sheil but for a quick day, this is really worth the effort. Excellent well made path up to the lochan; quick blast to the summit and relatively easy 'cheats' descent.
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.
