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
1227 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
4.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
10.16 km
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Notes
A strenuous climb on steep slopes and an excellent ridge walk.
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: Fort William
From Fort William (A82) at Nevis Bridge roundabout take road to Glen Nevis as far as Achriabhach.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,227 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 10.16 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 from carpark at Achriabhach
NN14566837
Distance
Altitude 145 m
1
Follow path SSE to where it starts to ascend ENE
NN15416636
Distance 2.60 km
Altitude 510 m
2
Leave path and continue ENE to summit of Sgurr a' Mhaim
NN16486673
Distance 1.25 km
Altitude 1099 m
3
Head S over Devils Ridge to Stob Coire a' Mhail
NN16346598
Distance 0.77 km
Altitude 990 m
4
Continue SSW to Sgurr an Iubhair (no longer a Munro!)
NN16536550
Distance 0.55 km
Altitude 1001 m
5
Head SW to join path
NN16366527
Distance 0.29 km
Altitude 948 m
6
Follow path W to junction
NN15736536
Distance 0.73 km
Altitude 760 m
7
Descend NNE on path to rejoin approach route
NN14566837
Distance 3.98 km
Altitude 145 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
John Walker
on 25 Aug 2003:
It is much better to leave the Mhusgain path at GR147677, where there is a small metal fence post, and take the NW ridge. It is a challenging, unrelenting plod on a clear path, but takes you straight to the summit. The quartzite scree on the last 150m ascent is strength sapping........
It's all made up for by the great views and the Devil's Ridge, which although exposed, is easy enough, (and I've no head for heights)!
Written by
Peter Seely
on 12 Apr 2003:
My wife and I walked this route on 10 April 2003. The weather was fantastic.
We followed the recommendation to come off the path and ascend on the grass and scree to the summit of Sgurr a Mhair but abandoned the idea after a while since it was a steep, boulder strewn slope and we felt it was too dangerous for our level of expertise.
We took about 7 hours to walk the route but this includes several stops to sit and look at the spetacular views over a cup of hot chocolate! Strenuous walking is a good description but it is worth every bit of exertion. It was an excellent day out.
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