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
2050 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
8 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
22.34 km
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Notes
A long route to a remote mountain with narrow ridges and deep corries. This is a classic and a must for lovers of wild places.
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: Mallaig
From Mallaig take the ferry to Inverie (NG767000). N.B. there is no road access to the Knoydart Penninsula.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 2,050 metres. Allow 8 hours to complete this 22.34 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 Inverie on to Gleann an Dubh-Lochain
NM76749996
Distance
Altitude 10 m
1
Follow road E for 4.5km
NM80369950
Distance 4.50 km
Altitude 40 m
2
Climb NNE to Coire Dubh, turning NE reach Mam Suidheig
NG81600180
Distance 3.09 km
Altitude 490 m
3
Traverse the Aonach Sgoilte ridge ENE to 849m top
NG84030272
Distance 2.46 km
Altitude 849 m
4
Descend NW to Bealach Coire Dhorrcail
NG83660305
Distance 0.51 km
Altitude 730 m
5
Continue NW ascending to the summit of Ladhar Beinn
NG82420397
Distance 1.95 km
Altitude 1020 m
6
Descend WNW, turning NW towards Lochan on An Dollaid
NG80890467
Distance 1.47 km
Altitude 689 m
7
Continue your descent SSW to reach the path by Allt-coire Torr an Asgaill
NG79980311
Distance 1.83 km
Altitude 175 m
8
Follow path W and then continue on track to junction at W edge of forrest
NG76640271
Distance 3.68 km
Altitude 138 m
9
Bear S on road to return to Inverie
NM76749996
Distance 2.85 km
Altitude 10 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Brian Howarth
on 12 Jun 2009:
Superb mountain - excellent position, brilliant views on a good day plus bit of scrambling
Written by
Julian Stark
on 03 Jun 2008:
Walked in from Kinlochhourn and went over Luinne/M Buidhe - stayed in Inverie and walked back to KLHourn over Ladhar B. Long tiring walk both ways 9.5 day 1 8.5 day 2. Inverie lovely - Old Forge VG - The Gathering VG B&B. If you can afford both time and money PLEASE take the Mallaig boat and take 3 nights in Inverie. With a bit of extra weight the walk in etc was very tiring - but do-able if you're short of time. Will go back to Inverie - by boat.
Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 01 Oct 2006:
What a fantastic hill. I parked the car at Kinloch Hourn walked along the path to Barrisdale and walked up the NE ridge after the shielings. It's a long steep pull but in a cloudless sky was fantastic. After the summit descend SE ridge to Mam Barrisdale. Stay in the Ind. Bothy GR 871 041 which costs £3 and has electric and running water & toilet (internet site Barisdale.com *note spelling*). I then climbed the other 2 Munros and walked back out the same day. A motorboat can save you the 2hr walk in but he'll only take the luggage in bad weather for the same price.
Written by
Donald Weir
on 17 Sep 2004:
Climbed this mountain on a cold day in late March some years ago. Started from Inverie climbing west shoulder, up over summit ridge and then back to Inverie via Aonach Sgoithe.
Being perched on the end of the Knoydart Peninsular views from summit ridge fantastic taking in Ardnamurchan, the Sea of the Hebrides, the Small Isles and Skye as well as closer views to the east of the "Rough Bounds", Sgurr na Ciche and far below, Loch Nevis & Loch Hourn.
The summit ridge is narrow in places with great cliffs falling into the Mountain's northern corries. One of my best ever days in the hills.
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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