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
941 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
4.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
14.28 km
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Notes
Good access paths to a pleasant traverse of a mountain in a beautiful region. A moderate length route without technical difficulties.
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: Milton in Strathconon
From Milton in Strathconon travel SW on minor road to the Bridge over the river at Inverchoran
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 941 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 14.28 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 at the bridge over the river at Inverchoran
NH26005077
Distance
Altitude 148 m
1
Follow track S past Inverchoran and into Gleann Chorainn
NH25524934
Distance 1.88 km
Altitude 231 m
2
Follow path down to stream and cross, continue SW
NH24494856
Distance 1.35 km
Altitude 267 m
3
Ascend WNW to plateau by Loch Toll Lochain
NH23874872
Distance 0.63 km
Altitude 500 m
4
Ascend WSW then W to Sgurr Toll Lochain
NH22834841
Distance 1.08 km
Altitude 720 m
5
Bear W then ascend NW to summit of Bac an Eich
NH22214895
Distance 0.82 km
Altitude 849 m
6
Descend NW on well defined ridge, An Leath-chreag.
NH21274997
Distance 1.42 km
Altitude 500 m
7
Descend to lower slopes of Creag Achadh an Eas
NH20975048
Distance 0.60 km
Altitude 330 m
8
Descend NW to join path E of Corriefeol
NH20515093
Distance 0.64 km
Altitude 159 m
9
Follow path NE to S bank of loch
NH22185150
Distance 1.79 km
Altitude 150 m
10
Follow path ESE to Inverchoran then N to return to start
NH26005077
Distance 4.07 km
Altitude 148 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Chris Bowles
on 26 Mar 2008:
I did the Munromagic route for this hill on a cloudy day but it was still very enjoyable. The ascent to Sgurr toll Lochain is very steep and at times I was having to cling onto heather to hoist myself up. The hill is in a nice position for views of the Strathfarrar Munro's and the return is made easy through the use of a good stalkers path.
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.
