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
1595 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.
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Route Time
5.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
14.38 km
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Notes
Moderate climb mostly on grassy slopes leading to rocky ridges. Careful navigation required in poor visibility.
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: Tyndrum
From Tyndrum (A82) travel 11km N to Bridge of Orchy, then turn W onto A8005 turning N to Victoria Bridge.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,595 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 14.38 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 parking S of Victoria Bridge
NN27134202
Distance
Altitude 175 m
1
Head N on road across bridge over over Abhainn Shira to start of track
NN27064228
Distance 0.29 km
Altitude 175 m
2
Follow track W on North bank of river
NN25624247
Distance 1.63 km
Altitude 185 m
3
Join path by Allt Toaig and follow it N to suitable crossing point (no bridge)
NN25114391
Distance 0.93 km
Altitude 235 m
4
Bear NE following burn
NN24784430
Distance 0.53 km
Altitude 390 m
5
Head WNW to start of West ridge of Coire na Muic
NN24044438
Distance 0.78 km
Altitude 625 m
6
Ascend NW onto ridge
NN23464488
Distance 0.78 km
Altitude 890 m
7
Continue NW following ridge
NN23204524
Distance 0.46 km
Altitude 975 m
8
Continue NW to summit of Stob Gabhar
NN23014551
Distance 0.33 km
Altitude 1090 m
9
Return SE on ridge
NN23204524
Distance 0.33 km
Altitude 975 m
10
Bear ENE to the top of Aonach Eagach
NN23684539
Distance 0.33 km
Altitude 970 m
11
Descend NNE towards Coirein Lochain
NN23824578
Distance 0.45 km
Altitude 942 m
12
Continue E to bealach (668m)
NN24364581
Distance 0.54 km
Altitude 668 m
13
Ascend E to summit of Stob a Choire Odhair
NN25714603
Distance 1.40 km
Altitude 945 m
14
Descend SSW to join path by Allt Toaig
NN25324470
Distance 1.33 km
Altitude 450 m
15
Head S to rejoin approach route and return
NN27134202
Distance 4.29 km
Altitude 175 m
A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.
Some of the Glen Etive mountains from the summit of Stob Ghabar. Meall nan Eun immediate foreground, Stob Coir' an Albannaich centre right,Glas Bheinn Mhor to it's left and Ben Starav in the background.
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Sc Joss
on 26 Sep 2008:
The "ride" on Stob Ghabhar is better than expected. you could climb the pair anticlockwise to avoid the scree on the descent into the bealach but it does not go on for too long.
Written by
Ian Munro
on 18 May 2008:
The views are great all round from most points on the route and this is a day out to be recommended. I agree that there is no reason to be concerned by the Aonach Eagach section, the difficulties of which are over-stated in some route descriptions. I suggest that the ciruit is best done anti-clockwise, with Stob Ghabhar as the second top. That means that the loose scree and boulders below the AE ridge are ascended rather than descended, which I think is easier.
Written by
Graham Ellis
on 30 Apr 2007:
There is a crossing evident at NN 2531 4312. From there, skirting the corner of the trees, head up to NN 2436 4347, before taking a direct bearing to Stob Ghabhar. The more well travelled route from there to Stob a' Choire Odhair follows the boundary line on the map around the southern side of Coirein Lochain to the 668 bealach, although there is a steep scree slope to descend. Using this route it is probably easier to do clockwise.
Written by
Craig Dunderdale
on 01 May 2006:
I really enjoyed it. There is an obvious path at 2530 4466 that leads North East to the first summit. The ridge from Coirein Lochain was fantastic in snow and the Aonach Eagach ridge nowhere near as necky as it's infamous brother which I have climbed, it's little more than a 1metre wide ridge walk at the narrowest point and without the vertical drops! The walk back to the Allt Toaig follows an old metal fence for about 1.5kms. A Really enjoyable and not too tiring day.
Written by
Alan Wilson
on 18 May 2003:
Great dayout in May. Did the route in reverse, just as enjoyable. Still plenty of snow on the summits. Just because it's not a Munro don't miss out on Beinn Toaig 2736ft -great views across Rannoch. Coirein Lochain and Sron nan Guibhas were spectacular. The climb up the south wall of CL to Aonach Eagach is great fun.
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