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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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Easy route but for the relatively steep ascent/descent of Coire an Dothaidh.
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Head to: Tyndrum
From Tyndrum (A82) travel N 11km to Bridge of Orchy, and park in railway station car park.
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Beinn Dorain seen from the south summit of Ben Challum
© Niki Swan
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Beinn an Dothaidh 19th Feb '10
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Beinn Dorain seen from Beinn an Dothaidh. (2008-11-02)
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Approach to summit of Beinn Dorain
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Written by
John Gilchrist
on 04 Jan 2009:
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As a winter alternative, we approached from Achaladair farm and ascended via West Gully of Beinn an Dothiadh. (Straightforward Grade 1). This allowed a clear traverse of both summits and return to Bridge of Orchy via normal ascent route. Two cars meant we avioded the trudge back along the road to starting point.
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Written by
Kevin Woods
on 13 Nov 2008:
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I climbed this pair on 2nd November 2008 - snow above 700m, clear skies, and excellent visibilty. The path up to the col was, in addition to being steep, covered in a thick layer of flat ice. Care was needed but the going was a lot easier than others had suggested. I was quietly surprised Dorains summit is a beautiful view point, and the descent from here revealed the easy way down that didn't seem so obvious during the ascent. Beinn an Dothaidhs three tops made for enjoyable walking, with beautiful views in all directions.
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Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 07 Jun 2005:
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A very obvious baggers path from the railway station under the bridge. At the beallach head south first, it's an obvious path if you concentrate and on the return you will be able to see the route for Dothaidh.Fantastic sunny day and very little mud it you pick your route. Don't upset the Station master and park in the car park although you will save 50m ascent if you did! I nearly climbed this along with Achallader pair and if I had 11hrs and got a taxi in the summer days again definately would. It took 5hrs.
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Written by
Jon Todman
on 05 May 2004:
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Went on a gorgeous day, and witnessed those amazing views all the way up. The trek to the bealach is muddy then steep, but generally pleasant. Got a bit lost when we tried following the path to the Beinn Dorain summit (it gets quite ambiguous), and somehow ended up scrambling up a bit of a worrying angle. All seemed so obvious on the way down.
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Stephen Graham
on 12 May 2003:
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Enjoyable route with some great views over Rannoch moor from the top of Beinn an Dothaidh. On the way back down you can see the pub most of the way which helps to spur you on...
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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,
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