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
1315 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
18.38 km
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Notes
This is a longer route over broad mountain tops to relatively remote mountains.
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: Achnashellach
From Achnashellach travel E on A890 to start of track 1km E of Craig
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,315 metres. Allow 6 hours to complete this 18.38 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 beginning of forest track 1km E of Craig
NH04724945
Distance
Altitude 105 m
1
Follow track SSE, take first branch on left and go SE, turning S to footbridge over river
NH07144813
Distance 3.29 km
Altitude 255 m
2
Cross river by bridge and ascend W
NH06754810
Distance 0.40 km
Altitude 312 m
3
Ascend SW by path onto Na Meallan Buidhe
NH06054717
Distance 1.19 km
Altitude 570 m
4
Continue SSW on path until past Loch Sgurr na Feartaig
NH05474575
Distance 1.58 km
Altitude 802 m
5
Bear S to summit of Sgurr na Feartaig
NH05474540
Distance 0.36 km
Altitude 862 m
6
Descend SE on steeper slopes to Bealach Bhearnais
NH06254518
Distance 0.81 km
Altitude 520 m
7
Ascend S then SW on ridge to minor top (817m)
NH05344387
Distance 1.60 km
Altitude 817 m
8
Bear SSE to summit of Beinn Tharsuinn
NH05534334
Distance 0.56 km
Altitude 863 m
9
Return NNW on ridge to minor top (817m)
NH05344387
Distance 0.56 km
Altitude 817 m
10
Return to Bealach Bhearnais
NH06254518
Distance 1.60 km
Altitude 520 m
11
Descend NE on path
NH07664623
Distance 1.79 km
Altitude 363 m
12
Follow path NNW to cross river and join track
NH07444686
Distance 0.68 km
Altitude 280 m
13
Head N on track to rejoin approach route and return
NH04724945
Distance 3.98 km
Altitude 105 m
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Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Chris Bowles
on 11 Mar 2010:
Just Feartaig this time but still an excellent day out. Followed the track up from Craig until reaching a rickety old bridge over the Allt a' Chonais. From there I followed what is a superb stalkers path, which was covered in snow higher up onto the ridge. This stalkers path in summer, would take one to the summit and would make an excellent circuit by following it along Feartaig's ridge and down Coire Leiridh. However I made an out and back route which would be no more than a half day's walk for most people. The views from the top are ace, so try and save for a good day.
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