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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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The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.
You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.
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This moderate route described above is referred to as the "tourist route" by rock climbers and scramblers. These enthusiasts ascend Curved Ridge or other routes up the north-east rock face of Stob Dearg.
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Head to: Kings House Hotel
From Kings House Hotel (A82) travel W 4.5km to parking just past Altnafeadh on south side of road.
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Stob Dearg (Buachaille Etive Mor) from Kingshouse.
© David S Brown
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Stob Dearg from Altnafeidh
© Sarah Holroyd
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Stob Dearg from Stob na Doire; 6th May 2008.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Buachaille Etive mor, picture taken at 6am on a cold snowy morning in Glen Coe
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Written by
Steve Macluskie
on 09 Aug 2007:
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Starting with Curved Ridge rather than the tourist scree makes this a brilliant day. Stob na Broige is by no means just an "add on" to Stob Dearg and is a good hour and 20 mins away with 2 minor tops between with a good deal of ascent and descent. Looking up from the Lairig Gartain the face of Stob Coire Altruim in the evening sun is very impressive. So 5 stars if doing the Curved Ridge ascent and 3 for the rest makes a 4 star route.
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Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 01 May 2006:
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Fantastic day with my mate Brownie with god clearing the skies for us once we got to the first summit and lovely views of the Aonach Eagach ridge, Glencoe and Glen Etive. No problems at all an obvious path and the coire isn't as steep as it looks on the ascent. A reasonable but wet walk out along Lairig Gartain back to the road.
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Written by
Adam Rixon
on 28 Jun 2005:
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No real problems climbing up Coire na Tulaich to the col - just steep and a little loose. Looking back, you can see the entire route of ascent, the car park, the Mamores and Ben Nevis - also watch out for the resident herd of red deer! Continue up easy, but stony slopes to Stob Dearg, a superb viewpoint though crowded on a sunny day.
The route to Stob na Broige goes over the not inconsiderable top of Stob na Doire, which needs far more effort than Broige itself. Again, spectacular views, with Bidean looking awesome. Return via Lairig Gartain, on a path that's a bog even in midsummer.
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Written by
Ray Humphreys
on 12 Nov 2003:
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Path up and into Coire na Tulaich much improved - entertaining but easy scrambling on slightly greasy slabs with good holds to the east of gully below 870 m bealach. Excellent viewpoints. No difficulties on the ridge. Descent via Coire Altruim is good fun - some limited scrambling on clean granite with excellent grip even in the wet. Unbridged crossing of Alt Gartain. Appalling path erosion makes return leg via Lairig Gartain an unpleasant bog trot - be prepared for a sometimes knee deep 2 mile wade through black goo - be prepared!
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Written by
Roger Green
on 08 May 2003:
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Just fantastic. An absolute classic route almost from the moment you leave the car. Entering the huge gulley that leads to the first col is genuinly awe inspiring and height is very quickly gained. The final pull up to the col is difficult though being extremely steep and loose. If the gully is full of snow routes either side can be tricky and exposed. The pull up to the top of Stob Dearg is stunning and the views on a clear day among the best in the Highlands. A classic ridge walk links the two Murnos. A very steep drop (tricky in winter) and a hike out the glen finish the day. Tremendous.
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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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