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
1700 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
6.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
15.87 km
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Notes
Moderate route on craggy mountains so good navigation skills needed particularly in poor visibility. Care needed on descent of Glas Beinn Mhor to avoid steep NNW slopes.
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: Kings House Hotel
From Kings House Hotel (A82) travel W 1.5km to junction (NN246550). Turn S minor road and travel S 16km to junction with minor road at bridge over River Etive to Coileitir.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,700 metres. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 15.87 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 junction with road to Coileiter and bridge over River Etive
NN13714686
Distance
Altitude 35 m
1
Cross River Etive and head SW past Coileitir to bridge over Allt Mheuran
NN13584598
Distance 1.53 km
Altitude 25 m
2
Cross Allt Mheuran, head SSE 850m, then ascend SSW on NE ridge of Ben Starav
NN12914384
Distance 2.70 km
Altitude 800 m
3
Continue SSW to summit
NN12574271
Distance 1.27 km
Altitude 1078 m
4
Follow ridge SE turning E to Stob Coire Dheirg
NN13134268
Distance 0.75 km
Altitude 1068 m
5
Descend E to col (766m)
NN13864243
Distance 0.81 km
Altitude 766 m
6
Ascend SE turning NE to Meall nan Tri Tighearnan
NN14534257
Distance 0.80 km
Altitude 892 m
7
Follow ridge E then ascend NE to the summit of Glas Bheinn Mhor
NN15324294
Distance 0.94 km
Altitude 997 m
8
Descend E turning NE to bealach (738m)
NN16334334
Distance 1.26 km
Altitude 738 m
9
Follow Allt Mheuran NW to return to aproach route
NN13714686
Distance 5.81 km
Altitude 35 m
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Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Sc Joss
on 19 May 2010:
The house at Coleitr is now fenced in and you have to go round. A bit boggy but there are signs but may be better to follow advice below re. going SW.
We climbed up the ridge to Meall nan Tir Tighanean then dropped our rucksacks to ascend GBM. Out to BnA again dropping rucksacks, before tackling Ben Starav.
This makes for quite a lot of re-ascent to get to the top of Ben satarav but you get good views and a nice walk by approaching the ridge this way. It is a long day though! Took us 10.5 hours at a moderate pace.
Written by
David Harbottle
on 28 May 2008:
A good classic route - but if you're up for it I suggest you add Beinn nan Aigenan to your day, if you need it.
Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 01 May 2006:
I did this on 13/04/06 on snow above 600m with it raining and gale force winds sufficient to lift me (15 stones) off the floor and tear my map case containing my map from me at Beinn nan Aighenan. Very tiring and very challenging day but you would be mad not to do Beinn nan Aighenan at the same time. The route is obvious, after Colletir look for the sign marked hill track pointing west and the walk down from Glas Bheinn Mhor is a little wet but very pleasant.
Written by
Alan Wilson
on 12 Aug 2004:
At Coileitin cottage (NN139465) there's a wooden sign marked 'Hill track' and points left (SE) up the lower slopes of Beinn Chaorach. Don't be fooled- ignore this sign! This path takes you to marshy ground with a deer fence to climb and then ( in June ) you'll be shoulder deep in bracken. The track to the right (SW) along the River Etive is the real track to follow.
Written by
Frances Kinnon
on 25 Jul 2003:
This hill was summited together with Glas Bheinn Mhor in April 2002. We were blessed with a clear crisp spring day, no wind which only added to this fantastic walk. From memory there isn't much to see but just being there that makes you feel fantastic!
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