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Na Gruagaichean, Am Bodach & Stob Coire a' Chairn
Quick Facts
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
1575 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
13.98 km
 

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

 Notes
A steep ascent followed by an excellent ridge walk covering three of the Mamores.

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: Kinlochleven

At Kinlochleven (B863) park to commence route.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,575 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 13.98 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 Village of Kinlochmore
  NN18336232 Distance
Altitude
20 m
1
Follow route of West Highland way NW to Mamore Lodge road
NN17856255 Distance
0.59 km
Altitude
85 m
2
Cross road and continue NW on West Highland Way to join track above 200m
NN16736310 Distance
1.47 km
Altitude
235 m
3
Ascend N on path by Stob Coire na h-Eirghe to ridge
NN16936521 Distance
2.53 km
Altitude
870 m
4
Ascend ESE on ridge to summit of Am Bodach
NN17656509 Distance
0.75 km
Altitude
1032 m
5
Descend NNE to rejoin path and head NE to Stob Coire a' Chairn
NN18566606 Distance
1.43 km
Altitude
981 m
6
Head ESE on path to descend OR continue to north top of Na Gruagaichean (1036m)
NN20136538 Distance
1.80 km
Altitude
1036 m
7
Head SE to summit of Na Gruagaichean
NN20316519 Distance
0.28 km
Altitude
1056 m
8
Bear S on south ridge
NN20426447 Distance
0.76 km
Altitude
875 m
9
Descend SW to join path
NN19186376 Distance
2.30 km
Altitude
255 m
10
Descend S on path to return to Kinlochmore
NN19086275 Distance
1.08 km
Altitude
131 m
11
Continue on path to return to car park
NN18336232 Distance
1.00 km
Altitude
20 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

 Weather
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
Nevis Range
by Accuweather
West Highlands
by Met Office
Aonach Beag
by Metcheck
Images of Na Gruagaichean, Am Bodach & Stob Coire a' Chairn
Route Area Map
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A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

 Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from the route start.
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
120 m
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
8.1 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
12.1 km
The Old Coach House, North Ballachulish
6 Alltshellach Cottages, North Ballachulish
12.9 km
Sealladh Na Beinne
Old Town, North Ballachulish, Fort William
13.8 km
Calluna
Heathercroft, Fort William, PH336RE
14.0 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
14.0 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
16.4 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
19.1 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
19.9 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
20.5 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
20.9 km
The Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
22.1 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
23.0 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
36.0 km
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro
Bridge Of Awe
36.6 km
Great Glen Hostel
South Laggan, Spean Bridge
42.7 km
Tangusdale Holiday Cottage
Mandally Road Invergarry Inverness shire
43.0 km
Ben More
Crianlarich
43.1 km
Taychreggan Hotel
Kilchrenan, By Taynuilt
46.0 km
Luib Hotel
Luib, nr.Crianlarich,
47.5 km
2 Station Cottages
Dalnaspidal, Perthshire
48.1 km
Bridge of Lochay Hotel
Aberfeldy Road, Killin
56.8 km
Balquhidder Lodge
Balquhidder Station, Lochearnhead
58.3 km
Crubenbeg Highland Holiday Cottages
Crubenbeg, Falls of Truim, Newtonmore
58.3 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
58.9 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
61.1 km
Morelaggan House
Arrochar
61.6 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
62.7 km
NIA ROO
Carn Gorm, Morvich, Inverinate
63.7 km
Achray House Hotel, Restaurant & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
63.9 km
Rowan cottage
Salen, Aros , Isle of Mull
64.6 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
65.7 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
71.1 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
71.3 km
Dornie Lodges
Princes Street, Dornie
71.5 km
BCC LOCH NESS HOSTEL
Bearnock Country Centre, Glen Urquhart, Drumnadrochit
71.6 km
Invercannich Farm Selfcatering
Invercannich Farm, Cannich, By Beauly, Inverness-shire
79.7 km
Galvelbeg House Bed & Breakfast
Perth Road, Crieff
80.5 km
Stirling Flexible Lettings & Mackeanston House
DOUNE, BY STIRLING PERTHSHIRE
80.5 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
88.1 km
Allt na Braighe Cottage
27 Braeriach Court, Aviemore
96.6 km
Annat Lodge
No. 8 Annat, Torridon, by Achnasheen, Wester Ross
97.8 km
West Lodge
Contin ,Ross-shire
99.7 km
Strathpeffer VW Campervans
Eaglestone House, Strathpeffer
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Rating & Reviews

 Rating & Reviews
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Written by Adam Gordon on 03 May 2004:
This is a cracking little round taking in three Munros. Some of the steep sections add excitement, particularly on the descent down the North ridge of Am Bodach. On a clear day like the one we experienced, you are given stunning views of many very familiar mountains. Fitter munroists might wants to take in an extra peak or two whilst on the ridge but the 5000+ feet of ascent was enough for us.
 
Written by Craig Montgomery on 08 Feb 2003:
When I completed this route there was approaching 2ft of snow and white out conditions at times, but none the less it was good fun. These hills offer some superlative views, when you can see, and made a good day out. But if you have got the time or inclination I would reccomend a complete traverse of all the mamores in one very long outing from the Glen Nevis side.
 
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.
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