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
1040 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
3.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
7.00 km
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Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.
Notes
Easy climb till you get to the pinnacle then very difficult.
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: Carbost
From Carbost (B8009) travel SE to junction at (NG390310), then SE through Glen Brittle to Glen Brittle Hut.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,040 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 7.00 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 Glen Brittle Hut
NG41162158
Distance
Altitude 15 m
1
Follow path ESE to beyond waterfall
NG42112137
Distance 0.99 km
Altitude 200 m
2
Ascend E onto west ridge
NG42982135
Distance 0.92 km
Altitude 380 m
3
Ascend E up ridge to top
NG44132141
Distance 1.24 km
Altitude 905 m
4
Head E on gentle slope, turning NE to reach the pinnacle
NG44382159
Distance 0.35 km
Altitude 972 m
5
The summit, the Inaccessible Pinnacle, is a very exposed scramble and abseil!
NG44392159
Distance
Altitude 986 m
6
Reverse route to return
NG41162158
Distance 3.50 km
Altitude 15 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Peter Lang
on 01 May 2007:
26/4/07 guided by Mike Lates of Skye Guides - highly recommend. Group of 5 all roped up together ascended in 10 minutes up E ridge then abseiled off. Good path to Sgurr Dearg and some preparatory scrambling to prepare for ascent of In. Pinn. Not as steep as thought and even crux move was easier than mikes description in his living room. A scramble in truest terms using my knees/shins where required - blinkers on oblivious to exposure as focused on rock,feet and person in front until at summit block. Lightning strike has changed highest point on top - now block use to abseil off - 1.5ft lower.
Written by
Stewart Wotherspoon
on 02 Aug 2005:
Climbed on 25th June 2005. The weather on this day broke allowing a spectacular day on the hills. We walked to the Pinnacle from Glen Brittle which offered great Views. The Pinnacle itself was slightly daunting to look at but we benefited from the expertise offered from Cullin Guides during the Pinnacle itself. This was a memorable if somewhat exposed day on the hills.
Written by
Malcolm Grey
on 05 Aug 2003:
Even just as an up & down the Inn Pinn makes this a superb day. For the ultimate in UK scrambling days do it as the last part of a circuit of Corrie Laggan after Sgurr Sgumain, Alasdair, Thearlaich & Mhic Coinnich. That really is a stonker!
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