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
1171 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
7.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
26.05 km
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Notes
Long route, but not difficult. Unbriged crossing of river required, which will be more difficult in wet weather.
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: Achnashellach
From Achnashellach (A890) travel ENE 5km to bridge over River Carron (1km beyond Craig).
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,171 metres. Allow 7.5 hours to complete this 26.05 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 on A890 1km E of Craig
NH04694944
Distance
Altitude 100 m
1
Follow track ESE through forest, S by Allt a' Chonais to Pollan Buidhe
NH08154665
Distance 5.47 km
Altitude 308 m
2
Continue E through Pollan Buibhe towards Glenluiag Lodge
NH10474748
Distance 2.71 km
Altitude 325 m
3
Leave track and head ESE to west ridge of Coire Fuar-tholl Mor
NH11884716
Distance 1.44 km
Altitude 400 m
4
Ascend SSE to Carn nam Fiaclan
NH12364550
Distance 1.84 km
Altitude 996 m
5
Head SE around the corrie
NH12944528
Distance 0.62 km
Altitude 980 m
6
Follow ridge around head of Coire Fuar-tholl Mor to Maoile Lunndaidh
NH13524585
Distance 0.87 km
Altitude 1007 m
7
Descend NNW on east ridge of Coire Fuar-tholl Mor
NH13064681
Distance 1.10 km
Altitude 750 m
8
Head NW to reach path leading W past Glenuaig Lodge
NH12024808
Distance 2.05 km
Altitude 283 m
9
Head NW to reach path leading W past Glenuaig Lodge to rejoin approach track
NH04694944
Distance 9.96 km
Altitude 100 m
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Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Fiona Masson
on 20 Oct 2007:
Having contacted deer stalker for the area was advised to go on towards ruin past Glenuaig Lodge (estate have provided an excellent lit/heated hut at this lodge for the benefit of walkers) and climb Creag Dhubh Mhor ridge. This appeared to be an easier way to summit. River was fine but may have caused probs had it been raining.Bike definitely an asset. Took us 1.5 hrs to lodge and 40 mins return!!
Written by
Chris Bowles
on 27 Aug 2006:
I climbed this hill alongside its distant neighbours Sgurr Choinnich & Sgurr a' Chaorachain and it was an enjoyable yet demanding route which is perhaps best left for those who have confidence in their fitness. Maoile Lunndaidh is a considerable distance from Sgurr a'Chaorachain and one still has 9km left to Craig once Glenuaig Lodge is reached on the return. The ascent of Maoile Lunndaidh is quite steep to begin with before a gradual climb along a stony plateau. A bike is very useful as for about 3km on the way down it is free wheelin!
Written by
Ian Macdougall
on 07 Jun 2004:
Amazing views, but crossing the river at Glenuaig Lodge (at Ruin which is marked ) was extremely difficult as it had been raining... to the point of almost causing us to abandon the walk! Make sure you take a change of socks :)
Ian
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