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
1215 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
6 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
18.12 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 long walk in to a remote mountain.
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
From Shiel Bridge travel NE on A87 turning ENE on minor road to Morvich then E to the end of the public road at the bridge leading to Innis a' Chrotha.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,215 metres. Allow 6 hours to complete this 18.12 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 end of public road at bridge leading to Innis a' Chrotha
NG96792106
Distance
Altitude 15 m
1
Follow path on S side of Abhainn Chonaig ENE into Gleann Choinneachain
NG98612231
Distance 2.45 km
Altitude 110 m
2
Follow path ESE through Gleann Choinneachain and continue to junction in paths
NH00672138
Distance 2.49 km
Altitude 387 m
3
Go left and ascend E through Bealach an Sgairne
NH01502141
Distance 0.85 km
Altitude 508 m
4
Descend ESE on path to junction of paths
NH02962062
Distance 1.75 km
Altitude 390 m
5
Ascend NE to 600m to avoid steeper rocky slopes
NH03412100
Distance 0.60 km
Altitude 600 m
6
Ascend N to summit of Sgurr Gaorsaic
NH03582194
Distance 0.95 km
Altitude 839 m
7
Reverse route to return
NG96792106
Distance 9.04 km
Altitude 0 m
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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.
