Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan] and Beinn Teallach Route Information

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Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan] & Beinn Teallach

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

1188 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

14.78 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

Moderate climb on easy slopes but with unbridged rivers to cross.

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: Roy Bridge

From Roy Bridge (A86) travel E 11km to start of track through forest at Roughburn.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,188 metres. Allow 5 hours to complete this 14.78 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 near Roughburn on A86 road
		NN37728135	Distance	Altitude 266 m

1	Follow track NW to junction
		NN37148213	Distance 1.28 km	Altitude 342 m

2	Continue W on path to reach the extents of the forest
		NN36418218	Distance 0.75 km	Altitude 310 m

3	Follow path NNW to reach junction
		NN36298256	Distance 0.53 km	Altitude 330 m

4	Follow path N by Allt a' Chaorainn
		NN36488353	Distance 0.88 km	Altitude 420 m

5	Ascend NW
		NN35798470	Distance 1.38 km	Altitude 690 m

6	Continue N on gentle slopes to summit of Beinn Teallach
		NN36158596	Distance 1.30 km	Altitude 915 m

7	Descend NE on east ridge of Coire Dubh Sguadaig to bealach
		NN37058684	Distance 1.36 km	Altitude 613 m

8	Ascend ESE to gain N ridge
		NN38148642	Distance 1.18 km	Altitude 944 m

9	Continue SSE to north top (1044m) of Beinn Chaorainn
		NN38408574	Distance 0.66 km	Altitude 1044 m

10	Head SSW on ridge to avoid corrie
		NN38338539	Distance 0.34 km	Altitude 980 m

11	Continue SSE on ridge to summit of Beinn Chaorainn
		NN38618508	Distance 0.42 km	Altitude 1052 m

12	Head SSW on ridge to avoid corrie
		NN38548479	Distance 0.29 km	Altitude 1018 m

13	Continue SSE to south top (1049m)
		NN38638449	Distance 0.32 km	Altitude 1049 m

14	Descend SW to Meall Clachaig
		NN36838272	Distance 2.52 km	Altitude 560 m

15	Follow ascent path back down to the start
		NN37148213	Distance 0.28 km	Altitude 342 m

16	Follow track through forest back to the start
		NN37728135	Distance 1.28 km	Altitude 266 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Beinn a Chaorainn
by Metcheck

Images of Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan] & Beinn Teallach

View of Beinn a'Chaorainn from Bealach Leamhain 02/02/2010.

© Donald Brown

Image by Donald Brown

The summit cairns (higher on the right) of Beinn Teallach looking SW to the Grey Corries, the Aonachs and the top of Ben Nevis just visible.

© Graham Young

Image by Graham Young

Looking from the summit of Beinn a` Chaorainn back to the south top 1st Feb 2009

© Colin Fridge

Image by Colin Fridge

Looking to the summit, Beinn Teallach

© Alan Puckrin

Image by Alan Puckrin

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Sc Joss on 20 Oct 2010:

There is a 'short cut' through the trees, with the emphasis far more on tress than on short! it is marked by green poles. it starts from a bend in the forestry track and takes you out at the end of the forest. can clearly be seen when coming from either direction. However, not recommended in the wet as you will get soaked by the branches!

Written by Graham Scott on 09 Aug 2008:

Did this route in reverse on 08/08/08. A dry, hot, sunny day. Beinn a' Chaorainn ascent straight forward - but watch out for very boggy ground in firebreak in forest. Ascended Beinn Teallach from stone shelter at bealach through Tom Mor crags. Great descent through short heather and the river crossing was simple in the dry. Fantastic views, especially to the south!

Written by Ian Munro on 31 Jul 2005:

We did the route in reverse, which I think led to slightly less of a slog up from the beallach between the hills. We were lucky enough to enjoy a hot clear day, with views as far west as the Cuillins on Skye. It had been dry for some time, so we were able to cross the Allt Chaorainn easily. 8 hours is about right, although we added one hour just sitting on top gazing at the views.

Written by John Walker on 13 Dec 2004:

Having done Chaorainn with a chap who's knees gave up, I came back with my 9yr old son on Dec.11th to only do Beinn Teallach. A very tedious bog trot really, but with excellent views to compensate. I strongly recommend the Roughburn path, not shown on the O.S., as either the ascent, descent or both, rather than the fire road. It is exquisitely pretty.

Written by Paul Richardson on 10 Mar 2003:

We did the route in reverse (anticlockwise) with snow from about 800m upwards. March 8th 2003. None of the slopes steep enough to require crampons or even axe, though we were happy to have them with us. Superb cornices all along the summit of Chaorainn, but it is a very broad place and they are easy to avoid in good visibility. The ridge up to Teallach from the col is pleasantly rocky and knolly - so though the hill hasn't the form of Chaorainn, the ascent is less of a long, uniform slog. Allt Chaorainn is flat and well braided in the lower glen, so no problems crossing unless after a storm.

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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