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
1875 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
6 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
12.61 km
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Notes
Easy ascent and ridge walk to rocky top.
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: Shiel Bridge
From Shiel Bridge travel SE on A87 19km to start of track through "An Caorann Mor", 1.5km E of Cluanie Inn.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,875 metres. Allow 6 hours to complete this 12.61 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 at the W side of the bridge S of An Caorann Mor on the A87 road
NH08961208
Distance
Altitude 215 m
1
Head NW past wooded area and ascend towards ridge
NH07901316
Distance 1.60 km
Altitude 575 m
2
Continue NNW on ridge to 734m top
NH07751367
Distance 0.54 km
Altitude 734 m
3
Continue NW to summit of Am Bathach
NH07321433
Distance 0.80 km
Altitude 798 m
4
Descend WNW to Bealach
NH06341472
Distance 1.09 km
Altitude 555 m
5
Continue NNW across the Bealach a Choinich
NH06091529
Distance 0.62 km
Altitude 640 m
6
Ascend NNE to 877m top
NH06261583
Distance 0.59 km
Altitude 877 m
7
Continue N on ridge to 929m top
NH06211637
Distance 0.54 km
Altitude 929 m
8
Continue N on ridge to Ciste Dhubh summit
NH06201665
Distance 0.32 km
Altitude 979 m
9
Return S to 929m Top
NH06211637
Distance 0.32 km
Altitude 929 m
10
Continue S on ridge to 877m Top
NH06261583
Distance 0.54 km
Altitude 877 m
11
Descend SSW towards Bealach
NH06091529
Distance 0.62 km
Altitude 640 m
12
Continue your descent S towards Bealach
NH06131488
Distance 0.42 km
Altitude 590 m
13
Descend SE into An Caorann Beag
NH06911391
Distance 1.30 km
Altitude 396 m
14
Continue SE following burn
NH08321187
Distance 2.65 km
Altitude 210 m
15
Head NE on road to return to the start
NH08961208
Distance 0.67 km
Altitude 215 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
John Gilchrist
on 25 Jul 2008:
Just picking up on review below, I ascended straight up An Caorann Beag from the Inn then, instead of returning by ascent route, continued across the summit. Keep over to the left to avoid the summit crags. An obvious broad grassy shoulder drops East - steeply but without hazard - down to An Caorran Mor. The views in front to Mullach Fraoch Coire and A Chralaig are quite stunning - as are the views behind to the crags of Ciste Dhubh. Follow the well made path South East to the road a couple of kilometres east of the Inn.
Written by
Chris Bowles
on 26 Mar 2008:
Having climbed Ciste Dubh via An Caorann Mor and its near Corbett neighbour Am Batach on a seperate occasion I feel an excellent way of climbing this hill would be to climb both.
The ascent of Am Bathach is via a lovely undulating grassy ridge that leads to the triangular peak. You can then drop down to the Bealach a' Choinich and on to Ciste Dubh, returning via An Caorann Mor.
Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 05 May 2007:
I preferred to walk up the east side of Allt a' Chaorainn Bhig. After the bealach stick to the west side of the ridge where the path becomes more obvious. Retrace the ridge and complete the Saileag 3. All 4 munros in 6.5hrs
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