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
930 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
7.44 km
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Notes
Moderate route with some steep slopes leading to the most impressive view of the Cuillin Ridge.
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: Broadford
From Broadford (A881) travel SW to Loch Slapin. On west side of Loch stop near bridge over of Allt na Dunaiche.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 930 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 7.44 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 where the B8083 road crosses the Allt na Dunaiche
NG56112174
Distance
Altitude 10 m
1
Follow path W turning SW into Coire Uaigneich
NG53542123
Distance 2.78 km
Altitude 450 m
2
Ascend N on southern slope of east ridge, turning WNW to summit of Bla Bheinn
NG52992174
Distance 0.94 km
Altitude 928 m
3
Return by same route
NG56112174
Distance 3.72 km
Altitude 10 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Colin Mcmillan
on 27 Jul 2009:
Second time up and missed the correct route again. You're recommended to turn right at Fionna-choire (the grassy plateau and loch) but the path is very hard to spot. If you continue on the main path you're left with a choice of steep gulleys to the right or the main scree slope, all requiring some effort and hand-work. Still, it's worth it and the views on a good day are breathtaking.
Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 03 Aug 2008:
How can anyone not like any of the Munros on Skye, even though I did this on a poor weather day (as is the norm if you're with a group) I still enjoyed it. Route finding is not hard and took about 3.5 hrs at a reasonable pace.
Written by
David S Brown
on 16 May 2006:
The track starts immediately North of the bridge over Allt na Dunaiche, but there is a good newish car park just South and up right, from which you walk back to the start. Excellent track to Coire Uaigneich, but then peters out, and you must find your own best route up very steep scree and boulders to the skyline. The ridge is tame compared with the main Cuillin ridge, but views are excellent. This is a great prelude to a holiday of walking in the Cuillin, since the entire range becomes visible as a 'surprise view' on attaining Bla Bheinn's summit.
Written by
Roger Green
on 14 Jul 2004:
Absolutely amazing. But talke care as once Coire Uaigneich is reached the most obvious passes crosses under a huge boulder and climbs scree on the far side - this does NOT lead to the summit but rather the slightly lower more Southern top. The path between the two tops has suffered some collapse and is very exposed - as a non-climber I found it very difficult and worrying. I really enjoyed the route but I was out of my depth - had I stuck more carefully to the route as described I would have had no problems. The views accross to the Cullins are beyond words.
Written by
Geo Ferguson
on 08 Jun 2004:
Keep for a clear day. Did this one in mist. Good fun climb but not much to see. Quite annoying as you know what surrounds you.
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