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Beinn Eunaich & Beinn a' Chochuill
Quick Facts
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
1318 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
5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
13.09 km
 

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

 Notes
Easy to moderate on short grass, no scrambling required.

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: Dalmally

From Dalmally (A85) travel W 5km then NE on B8007 for 5km to bridge over Allt Mhoille.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,318 metres. Allow 5 hours to complete this 13.09 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
  Park on B8077 near start of private road to Castles Farm
  NN13632881 Distance
Altitude
50 m
1
Follow road N towards farm, then branch right NNW towards Lairig Noe
NN13362984 Distance
1.25 km
Altitude
150 m
2
Leave track and ascend Stob Maol. Continue N to summit of Beinn Eunaich
NN13563276 Distance
3.29 km
Altitude
989 m
3
Descend W onto ridge
NN12733280 Distance
0.93 km
Altitude
705 m
4
Continue WSW on ridge
NN11773249 Distance
0.87 km
Altitude
836 m
5
Continue NW to summit of Beinn a' Chochuill
NN10983285 Distance
1.00 km
Altitude
980 m
6
Return ESE along ridge
NN11773249 Distance
1.00 km
Altitude
865 m
7
Descend SSE on ridge to join track
NN12183155 Distance
1.29 km
Altitude
410 m
8
Follow track SE to return to ascent route
  NN13632881 Distance
3.46 km
Altitude
50 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

 Weather
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
West Highlands
by Met Office
Ben Cruachan
by Metcheck
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Rating & Reviews

 Rating & Reviews
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Written by Alan Wilson on 28 May 2004:
Had a much better walk by following the hydro road to the top of the glen (NN109319). The views were great all day.
 
Written by Dave Heath on 31 Oct 2003:
First visited these hills in December 1993. Memories are of a long tedious slog up the recommended route. Top of Chochuill was cloud bound and well covered in snow. Just to make things worse there was a strong wind. After reaching the summit, discretion proved the better part of valour and a dignified retreat was made. The hills were subsequently revisited in november 1995. The only difference from the previous visit was the lack of snow cover and slightly less wind. Unable to comment on the views as these were conspicuous by their absence.
 
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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