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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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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.
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The horizontal distance of the route.
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An easy ascent on heather and grass. A good walk for a winters day.
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Head to: Killin
From Killin take minor road WNW into Glen Lochay stopping at a bridge over Allt Dhuin Croisg, just beyond Duncroisk.
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The total ascent is 897 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 9.16 km route.
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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.
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Start from bridge over Allt Dhuin Croisg, just W of Duncroisk
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Follow west bank of river NNE then N to Sheilings (cottage ruins)
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Bear NW to summit of Meall Ghaordaidh 
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Altitude
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Meall Ghaordaidh from Creag an Fheadain, Stuchd an Lochain. 14th
May 2007.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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The climb up the col near Carn Chreag and Meall Ghaordaidh
© Felix Gruijters
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Image by Felix Gruijters
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Taken from south east shoulder of Stuchd an Locahin at 6pm on 10 August 2001
© Tim Lambert
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Image by Tim Lambert
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Tricky route finding on a stunning winters day.
December 08
© Steve Macluskie
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Image by Steve Macluskie
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Written by
Iris Cheshire
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Avoid the route through the farm at Tullich recommended in some guides - unfriendly farmer.
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Written by
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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.
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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.
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