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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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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.
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The horizontal distance of the route.
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This is a big day with some steep slopes to ascend. You can shorten the route by omitting Cona' Meall which can be climbed from the south or west.
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Head to: Ullapool
From Ullapool (A835) travel 11km SSW to Inverlael.
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Beinn Dearg from the slopes of Meall nan Ceapraichean, notice the dry stone wall, which is used initially for the ascent of Beinn Dearg.
© Alan Palin
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Image by Alan Palin
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Eididh nan Clach Geala from bealach above Lochan a'Chnapaich, An Teallach on horizon, 19.3.05
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Cona' Mheall from the west end of Loch Glascarnoch (telephoto).
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Looking north west to Assynt hills from summit of Eididh nan Clach Geala, 19.3.05
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Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 18 Oct 2007:
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Excellent day out. Very obvious well maintained path from Inverlael.The path remains obvious for the majority of the day. With Beinn Dearg signs at the 2 important points in the forestry road. Route as per description took 7hrs 10 mins, 1880m ascent and was 16 miles long.
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Written by
Fiona Masson
on 28 Jun 2005:
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27.6.05-Timber operations in Inverlael forest with 'no unauthorised entry' signs but workers let us through, thankfully as had just driven 2 hours to get here.Nice walk up Glensguaib to col. Missed out B Dearg having already climbed previously, easy walking to other 3 hills. Pity they weren't all this easy/pleasant! The gorgeous weather helped. Some care required dropping from top Ceann Garbh, craggy parts down to col but then gentle climb to Eididh N C Geala.Good paths just about all the way.
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Written by
Julian Stark
on 10 Jun 2005:
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Did route exactly as shown here except came down on the NW ridge (Diollard a Mhill Bhric) of Beinn Dearg which kept us at height for longer and made it more of a round - drop down and over river at gate at edge of forest used on way out. Steep drop at end on heather mostly but not far down and path of sorts there. River cross near fence. Glad we did it this way - great views (on clear day) towards Torridon etc.
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Written by
Stuart Wilson
on 28 May 2003:
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Our intention was to miss out on Cona' Mheall and only do the round of the other 3 Munros - this we achieved in 6 hours exactly. The drop down and up to Cona'Mheall from the bealach looked quite steep compared to the easy route up Meall nan Ceapraichean. The walk in and out along Glean na Squaib was very enjoyable.
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Written by
Paul Richardson
on 10 Mar 2003:
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Everything on this walk was stunningly beautiful - but then so was the weather! We camped at 2500ft not far from Ceapraichean after driving up from Durham and walking in from Inverlael, then we enjoyed a superb evening "stroll" over to Seana Braigh for good measure! Next day we did the round much as described, with superlative views to the Fannaichs, Torridon, and Coigach. This is essentially a walk - no scrambly bits to speak of - but one that stirs the soul and lives in the memory.
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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