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
1973 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
7.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
20.04 km
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Notes
A long route in beautiful hills, with some steep ascents/descents and narrow ridges. Scrambling pitches can generally be bypassed as can the ascent of Trollaval. Ainshval rocks can be bypassed on scree.
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: Kinloch, Isle of Rum
Take Ferry from Mallaig to Kinloch on Rum.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,973 metres. Allow 7.5 hours to complete this 20.04 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 entrance to Kinloch Castle
NM40009970
Distance
Altitude 16 m
1
Follow track then path SSW into Coire Dubh
NM38909784
Distance 2.21 km
Altitude 275 m
2
Ascend SSW to Bealach Bairc-mheall (463m)
NM38659705
Distance 0.85 km
Altitude 463 m
3
Ascend SE on N ridge oh Hallival
NM39099680
Distance 0.50 km
Altitude 532 m
4
Continue ascent SE on ridge to Hallival (723m)
NM39529624
Distance 0.72 km
Altitude 723 m
5
Descend SSW to col
NM39409594
Distance 0.31 km
Altitude 583 m
6
Ascend S on narrow rocky ridge to summit of Askival
NM39319522
Distance 0.74 km
Altitude 812 m
7
Descend W to Bealach an Oir (457m)
NM38589528
Distance 0.75 km
Altitude 457 m
8
Ascend W to Trollaval (702m)
NM37789517
Distance 0.83 km
Altitude 702 m
9
Descend SSE to Bealach an Fhuarain (510m)
NM37889485
Distance 0.35 km
Altitude 510 m
10
Ascend S to summit of Ainshval
NM37849433
Distance 0.57 km
Altitude 781 m
11
Descend S to col
NM37809382
Distance 0.50 km
Altitude 665 m
12
Ascend SSW to top (759m)
NM37689360
Distance 0.25 km
Altitude 759 m
13
Descend S to col
NM37749333
Distance 0.28 km
Altitude 713 m
14
Ascend SSW to Sgurr nan Gillean (764m)
NM37979306
Distance 0.36 km
Altitude 764 m
15
Descend S on S ridge
NM38149248
Distance 0.60 km
Altitude 488 m
16
Descend E to path
NM39099241
Distance 0.96 km
Altitude 122 m
17
Follow path N over Dibidil River ti steep slopes above cliffs
NM40239306
Distance 1.67 km
Altitude 83 m
18
Continue NNE on path to Lochan Dubh
NM41339530
Distance 2.53 km
Altitude 220 m
19
Return NNW to KInloch
NM40009970
Distance 5.09 km
Altitude 16 m
A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.
The mountains of Rum seen across the Sound of Rum from Laig Bay on the Isle of Eigg. Left to right: Sgurr nan Gillean, an un-named top, Ainshval, Trallval, Barkeval, Askival and Hallival.
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Alan Mcguigan
on 30 Jan 2008:
I climbed the Rum Hills back in July 1999,an excellent days walking rewarded with 360 degree views all round, easy identifiable paths and simple scrambles involved. definitely worth a visit, as is Kinloch Castle itself,a very interesting and colourful history.
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