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
1450 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
6.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
17.69 km
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Notes
Relatively long route but easy ascent on moderate heather and grass slopes plus good summit ridge walks.
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: Tyndrum
From Tyndrum (A82) travel N 16km to a private road to Achallader Farm.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,450 metres. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 17.69 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 Achallader Farm
NN32104426
Distance
Altitude 180 m
1
Head SSE to bridge over railway
NN32294366
Distance 0.76 km
Altitude 240 m
2
Follow Allt Coire Achaladair SSE to col (755m) at the head of Coire Daingean
NN34014056
Distance 3.67 km
Altitude 755 m
3
Ascend NE turning N to the south top of Beinn Achaladair
NN34234204
Distance 1.60 km
Altitude 1002 m
4
Follow ridge N turning NE to summit of Beinn Achaladair
NN34454320
Distance 1.27 km
Altitude 1038 m
5
Descend E turning NE to col (813m)
NN35334344
Distance 1.00 km
Altitude 831 m
6
Ascend NE to summit of Meall Buidhe
NN35964383
Distance 0.78 km
Altitude 978 m
7
Follow ridge NE to coire rim, turning ESE to Beinn a' Chreachain
NN37394404
Distance 1.67 km
Altitude 1081 m
8
Return N to coire rim then head NE on ridge until clear of crags
NN37634465
Distance 0.76 km
Altitude 940 m
9
Descend WNW into Cranach Wood to locate rail bridge
NN34944545
Distance 2.93 km
Altitude 290 m
10
Bear WSW to join track by bridge over river
NN33814521
Distance 1.17 km
Altitude 190 m
11
Continue WSW on track to return to Achallader
NN32104426
Distance 2.08 km
Altitude 180 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
John Gilchrist
on 27 May 2009:
Have to concur with the clockwise lobby. The walk in is truly delightful with extraordinary views of the hills. Fair number of water courses to be crossed it has to be agreed; but no less than you will face going up the coire in the anticlockwise route. Big day, though, and an easy 7 - 8 hour trip.
Written by
Michael Corson
on 01 Oct 2006:
Good circular route but would need to be going some to complete in 6.5 hrs. Our group took 8.45!! and we thought we were fit! Walked in and out of clouds with tantalising glimpses of tremendous views available from these mountains.If doing clockwise, after 400yds need to cross an unbridged burn, so wet feet early on!! ( we chickened out an walked anticlockwise!!)
Written by
Ian Munro
on 21 Aug 2005:
We went around this pair clockwise, which we think is definitely the better way. The walk up to Creachain beside the Crannach Woods is absolutely lovely and time passes quickly on the slog up to the ridge east of the first top. The views were outstanding in all directions on the great day that we enjoyed - from the Lomond Hillls to the Ben. There is an interesting steep ascent up to Beinn Achaladair, which is indeed a marvellous viewpoint. The only dull section was the walk down beside the Allt Coire Achaladair, which was very boggy even after prolonged dry weather. The circuit took us 9 hours
Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 07 Jun 2005:
Go East my son! I went east following the very good but winding forest path and then up Chreachain first. I did this in 6.5hrs and really enjoyed it. I wavered over doing Dothaidh and Dorain but decided against it. The honest truth is in summer hours and feeling okay DO THEM and get a taxi back to the farm it would be a long day out but well worth it.
Written by
Neil Campbell
on 05 Mar 2005:
A very enjoyable route with excellent views - the foopath crosses the railway and now runs parallel to the railway now, there's a lot of new deer fences but the stiles are there. I took about 8 hours with a few short stops for putting crampons off/on. views are superb!
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