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
550 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
2.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
8.02 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 day on moderate slopes, if you have the time and good legs, then climb Stuchd an Lochain whilst you are here.
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: Aberfeldy
From Aberfeldy (B846) travel N 9km to Keltney Burn (NN778492). Turn right onto minor road and travel 5km to junction (NN733468). Turn right and continue through Glen Lyon past Inverar and Bridge of Balgie to junction at NN537456. Turn right and ascend W to dam at east end of Loch an Daimh.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 550 metres. Allow 2.5 hours to complete this 8.02 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 road below Dam where there are many parking possibilities
NN51224637
Distance
Altitude 410 m
1
Head N on track to T junction
NN51114666
Distance 0.30 km
Altitude 460 m
2
Leave track and ascend NNW to the E ridge above Coire nam Miseach
NN50644823
Distance 1.66 km
Altitude 770 m
3
Ascend N on the slopes of Meall a' Phuill
NN50574860
Distance 0.40 km
Altitude 800 m
4
Continue NW to minor top (917m)
NN50044892
Distance 0.55 km
Altitude 917 m
5
Follow ridge to the NW
NN49864928
Distance 0.41 km
Altitude 885 m
6
Continue N to summit of Meall Buidhe
NN49814991
Distance 0.69 km
Altitude 932 m
7
Reverse route to return
NN51084639
Distance 4.01 km
Altitude 410 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Sc Joss
on 02 Apr 2010:
Worth it for the view.
easy hill. pick a clear day and enjoy the stunning views.
Written by
Mike Watson
on 14 Jan 2006:
Came here after discovering they were off "controlling the deer population" on the carn gorm horseshoe.
An easy 2 1/2 hour round trip but the views really are stunning here and worth returning to if the weather is clear.
Reccommended for beginners.
Written by
Rob Jeffries
on 08 Jun 2005:
Some Munros are easy at least. Even wandering about a bit on the summit (trying to spot Rannoch Station) and enjoying the views across Rannoch Moor to Buchaille Etive Mor and Glen Coe, I was still back in the car in about 2 hours. Save it for a sunny evening (I set off up at 7pm in June, although sunlight from the East would best show off the Buchaille) or combine it with Stuchd an Lochain for a full day by traversing all the way around the west end of Loch Diamh, taking in the Corbett along the way.
Written by
Fiona Masson
on 16 May 2005:
15.5.05. Took the plunge and did this top after Stuchd an Lochain. Legs bit tired but easy enough climb. Had beautiful sunny day with slight breeze. Rated enjoyable but for views only. 360 degrees of pure Munros to be seen. Good path.
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