Sgurr Mor [Loch Fannaich], Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich and Meall a' Chrasgaidh Route Information

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Sgurr Mor [Loch Fannaich], Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich & Meall a' Chrasgaidh

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

3930 ft

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

6 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

12.1 ml

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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 route.

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: Ullapool

From Ullapool (A835) travel SE to Lochdrum at the head of Loch Droma.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 3,930 feet. Allow 6 hours to complete this 12.1 mile route.

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 Lochdrum near Loch Droma on the A835
		NH25367555	Distance	Altitude 918 ft

1	Cross S over dam
		NH25277516	Distance 0.2 miles	Altitude 918 ft

2	Follow track W across lower slopes
		NH24167513	Distance 0.7 miles	Altitude 951 ft

3	Continue WSW to Allt a' Mhadaidh
		NH23037473	Distance 0.8 miles	Altitude 1181 ft

4	Cross burn and continue ascending WSW
		NH21487447	Distance 1.0 miles	Altitude 1312 ft

5	Cross SW to Loch a' Mhadaidh
		NH20337362	Distance 1.0 miles	Altitude 1820 ft

6	Head WSW, passing to the North of the Loch, onto steeper slopes
		NH18837305	Distance 1.1 miles	Altitude 2362 ft

7	Continue steep ascent SW to reach bealach
		NH18717273	Distance 0.2 miles	Altitude 2723 ft

8	Bear NNW and ascend to Meall a' Chrasgaidh
		NH18507329	Distance 0.4 miles	Altitude 3064 ft

9	Return SSE to Bealach
		NH18717273	Distance 0.4 miles	Altitude 2723 ft

10	Ascend SE
		NH19197246	Distance 0.4 miles	Altitude 2870 ft

11	Continue ENE to Carn na Criche
		NH19637253	Distance 0.3 miles	Altitude 3152 ft

12	Head SE to col and on to summit of Sgurr Mor
		NH20337181	Distance 0.6 miles	Altitude 3641 ft

13	Descend SSE along rim of corrie
		NH20377166	Distance 0.1 miles	Altitude 3395 ft

14	Continue E around corrie rim
		NH20767162	Distance 0.3 miles	Altitude 2919 ft

15	Continue ENE to minor top
		NH21117172	Distance 0.2 miles	Altitude 2952 ft

16	Follow ridge NE
		NH21817249	Distance 0.7 miles	Altitude 3034 ft

17	Ascend SE to Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich
		NH21987240	Distance 0.1 miles	Altitude 3129 ft

18	Start your descent heading NE
		NH22127267	Distance 0.2 miles	Altitude 2854 ft

19	Continue descending ENE to Loch Sgeireach
		NH22887295	Distance 0.5 miles	Altitude 1755 ft

20	Head NNE to rejoin approach track and return to Lochdrum
		NH25367555	Distance 2.9 miles	Altitude 918 ft

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Liathach
by Metcheck

Images of Sgurr Mor [Loch Fannaich], Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich & Meall a' Chrasgaidh

Meall a'Chrasgaidh from below Sgurr nan Clach Geala, An Teallach on the left.

© Doug Tulloch

Image by Doug Tulloch

Sgurr Mor behind Carn na Criche taken from the beallach between Carn na Criche and Meall A'Chrasgaidh.

© Terry Thomson

Image by Terry Thomson

View of Sgurr Mor from route to Meall a'Chrasgaidh capturing early morning sun on a crisp winters morning.

© Terry Thomson

Image by Terry Thomson

Meall a' Chrasgaidh from the lower slopes of Sgurr nan Clach Geala.

© Chris Bowles

Image by Chris Bowles

Route Area Map

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Craig Dunderdale on 28 Aug 2007:

Try 5 fm Loch Bhraoin! It took me 7.5hrs. Follow a diverted path then pick a route up Meall Chrasgaidh. Follow the ridge onto Geala & nan Each return to their bealach then head West for the other 2 Munros. At the 550 Bealach carry on up an obvious path to Sgurr Breac, contour around the South side of Coinnich at 860m to avoid unecessary ascent. Up A' Chailleach return to the 820m Bealach west of Coinnich go down the coire and contour again on the west side Coinnich at 730m gradually ascending to 770m onto the North ridge path. Onto Leitir Fhearna and descend path returning to the bridge.GREAT!

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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