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Sgurr a' Mhaim, Am Bodach, An Gearanach & Stob Coire a' Chairn
Total Ascent 1748 m
 
Route Time 6.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 16.85 km
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An Gearanach
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An Gearanach.31st July 2006,

© David Walsh
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Travel Information

From Fort William (A82), at the Nevis Bridge roundabout, follow signs to Glen Nevis. Follow the Glen Nevis road to its termination at a large car park.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,748 meters. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 16.85km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from carpark at the end of the road through Glen NevisNN16776914
1Follow path W through gorge to wire bridge (3 wires 1 to walk on 2 to hold)NN17766847
2Cross bridge and ascend on path past Steall Waterfall to An Gearanach summitNN18776698
3Continue SSW over An Garbanach to Stob Coire a' Chairn NN18566606
4Follow ridge SW to Am Bodach NN17656509
5Return to path and head WNW to Sgurr an Iubhair (no longer a Munro!)NN16526551
6Head NW to the start of the Devils RidgeNN16306595
7Head N over the Devils Ridge to Sgurr a' Mhaim NN16486673
8Descend WSW to pathNN15416636
9Continue NNW on path to reach carpark by road (leave car 2 here!)NN14566837
10Return along road to startNN16776914
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Notes

This is "The Ring of Steall" strenuous due to steep slopes (ascent and descent) and excellent ridge walks with moderate exposure.

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Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 49 within 100Km of the start of the route. Would you like to view all 49?
7.5 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LP   Tel: 01397 702909
7.6 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LR   Tel: 01397 772315
7.7 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988
7.9 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
8.3 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
13.9 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
14.1 km Fern Villa Guest House - Loanfern Ballachulish, PH49 4JE   Tel: 01855 811393
14.8 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
15.5 km Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
15.8 km Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast - Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire, PH31 4AS   Tel: 01397 712830
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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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