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
1212 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
5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
13.98 km
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Notes
Moderate route with exposed rocky tops and ridges on the north side of Glen Shiel.
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: Shiel Bridge
From Shiel Bridge (A87) travel SE 11km to parking.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,212 metres. Allow 5 hours to complete this 13.98 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 parking on A87
NH00891354
Distance
Altitude 195 m
1
Ascend N on steep slopes to Bealach an Lapaich
NH00901455
Distance 1.02 km
Altitude 730 m
2
Head E on ridge turning NE to Saileag summit
NH01781481
Distance 0.95 km
Altitude 956 m
3
Descend ESE to ridge
NH02371450
Distance 0.66 km
Altitude 853 m
4
Continue E to Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg
NH03501434
Distance 1.31 km
Altitude 1036 m
5
Descend SSE to ridge
NH03941390
Distance 0.71 km
Altitude 799 m
6
Continue E to Aonach Meadhoin
NH04901377
Distance 1.16 km
Altitude 1001 m
7
Descend S on south ridge of Aonach Meadhoin
NH04961332
Distance 0.48 km
Altitude 845 m
8
Bear SE into Coire na Cadha
NH05511302
Distance 0.65 km
Altitude 585 m
9
Continue S to road
NH05461146
Distance 1.58 km
Altitude 245 m
10
Head W on road to parking
NH00891354
Distance 5.47 km
Altitude 195 m
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Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Gregor Helm
on 12 Dec 2009:
climbed these 3 in dec 09,we left bikes by the road by the break in the forest below meall a charra and drove west to start the climb up to the bealach an lapain.4hrs walk time and 10 mins cycle downhill! back to the car
Written by
Chris Bowles
on 28 Mar 2008:
A very enjoyable route, we did the Munromagic route except we did it in reverse. We parked the car at the foot of the Bealach an Lapan then cycled back to where the ascent of Aonach Meadhoin starts as per the route guide. This meant we made a steep ascent via Aonach Meadhoin's south ridge before undertaking a fine ridge walk and descending via the aforementioned Bealach an lapan. We then picked up the bikes on our return home. The cycle from the car park at the foot of Bealach an Lapan to the start point (next to a small plantation - approx. 055135) was about 30 minutes - much incline!
Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 05 May 2007:
Do all 4! I was dropped of by a lovely Munroing couple on their way home, at Allt a' Chaorainn Bhig. Stick to the east side right up to the Bealach then go up the West side of the ridge to Ciste Dhubh. Back to the bealach and complete the other 3. Descend to the car park at 0091 1352. If you can't get a lift still do all 4 but by cycling in from Morvich leave the bike a Glenlicht House and walk down the glen to Ciste Dhubh as per Cameron McNeish's book.
Written by
William Bower
on 01 Oct 2004:
Did these three late Sept 04 in driving rain with visibiliy down to about 50 m so can't tell you what the views were like but the quality of the ridge was excellent with a good path all the way along. The walk off the ridge just after Saileag is a real knee killer on a very steep path back down into Glen Shiel. A good introduction to Glen Shiel though
Written by
john young
on 19 Apr 2004:
Did this on April 17th, 2004. The weather was not too bad until we hit the crest, then it was a case of battling gusts up to 80 mph, with ski masks obligatory against driving snow and hail. After the second munro we decided to abandon the route when we were lifted off our feet a couple of times and my rucsac was blown away. It took us nine hours, all told, due to being pinned down on the ridge and walking around the forest in the glen. An exhilarating day on an excellent ridge.
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