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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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A short route on easy slopes.
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Head to: Aberfeldy
From Aberfeldy (B846) travel 15km N towards Tummel Bridge, to junction at NN776542. Turn left on minor road and travel NW 4km to parking to S of road.
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The total ascent is 745 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 10.03 km route.
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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.
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Start from carpark on western margin of forest. (Please note that the John Muir Trust have constructed a new track to the S and use of the old path is discouraged to allow regeneration)
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From SE end of carpark follow path S to junction with vehicle track
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Continue SW on path and ascend the eastern slopes
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0.80 km |
Altitude
540 m |
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Continue WW along path onto ridge
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Distance
1.34 km |
Altitude
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Continue W to summit of Schiehallion 
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Distance
1.83 km |
Altitude
1083 m |
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Distance
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Altitude
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A view of Schiehallion from the car park north of the mountain.
© Graham Mcgregor
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Image by Graham Mcgregor
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Scheihallion from near the Braes of Foss car park on 6th Feb 2008
© Martin Richards
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Image by Martin Richards
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Schiehallion's long stony ridge
© John Tauwhare
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Image by John Tauwhare
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Schiehallion - View from Loch Rannoch (07/2002)
© Georg Neuwirth
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Image by Georg Neuwirth
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Written by
Ian Conn
on 02 Jan 2008:
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A straightforward ascent from the parking area on the new path, until the boulder fields which were harder to traverse. However, no major obstacles in reaching the peak where the all round views were worthwhile. Probably a reasonable choice mountain for a first-timer, or to introduce family or friends to the Munros.
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Written by
Bruce Gill
on 15 Jun 2007:
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My first Munro and I couldnt have asked for a nicer day. My sunburnt face is proof of that. A long climb up the new path but once past that the rocky ridge was enjoyable. Great views from the top but fortunate that weather was good. Definately a good mountain for munro bagger novices.
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Written by
Grant Peterkin
on 18 Aug 2005:
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Nice view from the top, however an un-eventful climb up there!. Takes just less than 3 hours round trip.
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Written by
Joe Murphy
on 08 Aug 2005:
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The new path has been completed and is an enjoyable walk up to the first cairn where the path ends and the boulder scrambling begins.
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Written by
Pete Grayson
on 04 Aug 2005:
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As anyone who has been to this mountain will know the new path is complete and offers an easy, dry and (in my opinion) excellent route to the top.
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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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