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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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Moderate route with some minor scrambling on rocky terrain.
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Head to: Kinlochleven
At Kinlochleven (B863) park to commence route.
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The dark south face of Sgurr Eilde Mor seen from Stob Coire nan Lochan.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Sgurr Eilde Mor towards the end of the day. January 2006.
© Brian Howarth
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Image by Brian Howarth
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Sgurr Eilde Mor looking onto Binnien Beag in the background, the start of a very trying day.
© Colin Fridge
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Sgurr Eilde Mor and the lochan on a blustery November day.
© Peter Sinclair
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Image by Peter Sinclair
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Written by
Ian Munro
on 21 Apr 2007:
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A long, relatively gentle approach along decent paths. We actually took the route past Mamore Lodge, which avoided the first mile east of the village, which is badly degraded. I also recommend climbing the summit 'anti-clockwise' from Coire an Lochain as that gives better views and is more suited to the terrain.
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Written by
Ben Dolphin
on 04 Sep 2005:
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Worth starting at Kinlochmore rather than Mamore Lodge, as the short side trip to the waterfall makes for a nice diversion. I opted to walk the length of Loch Eilde Mor and come at the mountain from the NE. Hard going with no tracks, but you're not likely to encounter anyone else and this way you save the big views of Binneins Mor & Beag until the very last moment. If it's hot, take plenty of water.
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Written by
Roger Green
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This is a very long walk in before Coire an Lochain is reached and Sgurr Eilde Mor itself can finally be addressed. Significant snow fall had piled up deeply in Coire an Lochain making the going from here on very difficult but route finding in good weather is never a problem and I could follow my boot prints back down - except where I had unwittingly walked thigh deep into very wet mud, hidden by the snow.
This is a very pleasent walk through a beautifull and remote area. Many will choose to continue on to Binnein Beag having already gained so much height.
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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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