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
1405 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.
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Route Time
5.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
15.93 km
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Notes
Moderate climb on grassy slopes leading to craggy tops. Crags can be avoided, but careful navigation is required between peaks and this will be difficult in poor visibility.
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: Kings House Hotel
From Kings House Hotel (A82) travel W 1.5km to junction (NN246550). Turn S on minor road and travel 16km to junction with road leading to bridge over River Etive to Coileitir.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,405 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 15.93 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 junction with road to Coileiter with bridge over Etive river
NN13714686
Distance
Altitude 35 m
1
Cross river to T junction the head NNE on track for 800m
NN14454737
Distance 1.22 km
Altitude 36 m
2
Leave track and ascend SE turning SSE to summit of Beinn Chaorach
NN15804543
Distance 2.48 km
Altitude 850 m
3
Bear S round Coire Glas
NN15804491
Distance 0.51 km
Altitude 862 m
4
Continue SE to summit of Stob Coire an Albannaich
NN16934427
Distance 1.31 km
Altitude 1044 m
5
Head E about 500m, to locate route down steep grass and rocky slope
NN17464427
Distance 0.53 km
Altitude 870 m
6
Descend N to col
NN17464460
Distance 0.34 km
Altitude 754 m
7
Climb NE to summit of Meall Tarsuinn
NN17954490
Distance 0.62 km
Altitude 877 m
8
Descend NE to col then ascend E turning SE to summit of Meall nan Eun
NN19224489
Distance 1.40 km
Altitude 928 m
9
Descend NW on eastern ridge of Coirean Riabhach
NN18454584
Distance 1.31 km
Altitude 655 m
10
Continue NW down Glen Ceitlein to path leading back to track
NN14824775
Distance 4.33 km
Altitude 33 m
11
Follow track SW to return
NN13714686
Distance 1.88 km
Altitude 35 m
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Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Chris Bowles
on 31 Oct 2009:
Did Eun first by ascending via Glen Ceitlin. We then followed a path into Coirean Riabhach which took us up to the col between Meall Tharsuinn and Meall nan Eun. In good weather the route to the top of Albannaich is clear to see.
Descending Albannaich we decided to drop down towards Glen Etive directly off Beinn Chaorach. The last 400m of this descent is a nightmare, and I would not reccommend it. Steep ground, long tussocky grass which was very slippy, and the lower ground in the wood was ridiculously boggy. Hills were nice though!
Written by
Karine Butler
on 31 May 2009:
Agree with Peter & Brian's notes but when through the first gate the path is now more obvious & worn through to the deer fence and it continues on up the gully so recommend this route
Written by
David Harbottle
on 15 Apr 2009:
I'm really surprised the recommended way up Albannaich is via the NW ridge of Beinn Chaorach (inc. Munros SMC guide)- it's a relentless flog op steep, tussocky deer grass... never again!
Written by
Peter Lang
on 17 Sep 2007:
Take first gate in deer fence as mentioned previously, faint path now developing which brings you out by gully/stream and corner of deer fence - easy to climb through. Follow obvious gully/stream visible as park car in glen etive to very near summit of Beinn Chaorach. A faint path zig zags across both sides of gully. Excellent views down Coire Glas and towards summit S.C. an A. from Beinn Chaorach. easy ascent of M.Tarsuinn and on towards M.nan E. Take care on NW descent to 633m bealach and Allt Ceitlein. Poor, wet path down glen - had been heavy overnight rain but spectacular white hillsides
Written by
Brian Howarth
on 02 Aug 2005:
After crossing the bridge and heading NNE at the start, go through the first gate in the deer fence on your right. Initially this is hard work - boggy, thick grass, bracken, tree stumps - No path. Eventually leave the trees crossing the deer fence near a corner. Ascend a feint path to the left of Eag an Uillt.
After the summit keep going, down a narrow, steep and well worn path till the ridge levels (marked by a very small cairn) descend the gully to your left. This is the link to Meall nan Eun and could be hard to find in cloud. Return via good but wet path in Glen Ceitlein.
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