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
897 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
3.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
9.16 km
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Notes
An easy ascent on heather and grass. A good walk for a winters day.
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: Killin
From Killin take minor road WNW into Glen Lochay stopping at a bridge over Allt Dhuin Croisg, just beyond Duncroisk.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 897 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 9.16 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 bridge over Allt Dhuin Croisg, just W of Duncroisk
NN52703627
Distance
Altitude 142 m
1
Follow west bank of river NNE then N to Sheilings (cottage ruins)
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Distance 1.60 km
Altitude 335 m
2
Bear NW to summit of Meall Ghaordaidh
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Distance 2.98 km
Altitude 1039 m
3
Reverse route to return
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Distance 4.58 km
Altitude 142 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Iris Cheshire
on 04 Nov 2003:
Avoid the route through the farm at Tullich recommended in some guides - unfriendly farmer.
Written by
Roger Green
on 03 Sep 2002:
A less than spectacular route on a less then spectacular Munro but certainly enjoyable none the less. The path is indistinct at times but route finding is fairly straight forward, Once the farm land is left behind and some height is gained stunning views can be enjoyed of the surrounding area. I deviated slightly from the standard route to avoid the strong winds by heading slightly further North East and climbing onto the ridge betwean Meall Ghaordiah and Carn Chreag which offers reasonable shelter.
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.
