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
1099 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
11.05 km
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Notes
Interesting route through Coire a' Cheud-chnoich with its large number of little hillocks left by glaciers (hummocky moraine) in a very scenic region. Generally easy route but the descent of Sgurr Dubh is on rocky slopes, care required.
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: Torridon Village
From Torridon Village travel ENE on A896 to carkpark below Am Fuar-mheallan of Liathach
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,099 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 11.05 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 carpark on A896 to carkpark below Am Fuar-mheallan
NG95835688
Distance
Altitude 88 m
1
Head E to cross river and then bear S on path to Ling hut
NG95775626
Distance 0.90 km
Altitude 83 m
2
Continue S on path through Coire a' Cheud-chnoic, with its hummocky moraine
NG95205374
Distance 2.80 km
Altitude 300 m
3
Ascend ESE to Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine
NG96945314
Distance 1.84 km
Altitude 871 m
4
Descend NNE to broad bealach
NG97325433
Distance 1.30 km
Altitude 572 m
5
Ascend N then NE through numerous lochans to Sgurr Dubh
NG97925578
Distance 1.63 km
Altitude 782 m
6
Descend WSW on poorly defined
NG97225561
Distance 0.71 km
Altitude 625 m
7
Continue descent by selecting a safe route down rocky slope, then head NW to return to start
NG95835688
Distance 1.88 km
Altitude 88 m
A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.
Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine, with Beinn Liath Mhor to left, seen against the sunset sky from the north-east. Taken from the A832 road west of Loch a' Chroisg, late evening, mid-May 2004.
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Chris Bowles
on 09 Aug 2009:
A very enjoyable route, that starts at the Ling Hut. When at the obvious high point in the pass bear East in the direction of Sgurr na Lochan Uaine. The ascent is straighforward with the last part fairly steep on rock and scree. The traverse across to Sgurr Dubh is very rough and undulating without an obvious path. Again the summit is easy to reach but the descent back to Glen Torridon is awkward and very craggy. These can be avoided with lots of weaving and zig-zagging descents. Great views and two interesting hills. Although these hills look very rocky no scrambling is required.
Written by
Mike Watson
on 21 Sep 2008:
Two fantastic hills full of interest.
Watch out for the crags on the descent of Sgurr
Dubh. We had a scary moment when we thought we'd
skirted round all of them and had to downclimb a
crag.
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.
