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

1198 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

6 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

19.43 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 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 1,198 metres. Allow 6 hours to complete this 19.43 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 Lochdrum near Loch Droma on the A835
		NH25367555	Distance	Altitude 280 m

1	Cross S over dam
		NH25277516	Distance 0.39 km	Altitude 280 m

2	Follow track W across lower slopes
		NH24167513	Distance 1.14 km	Altitude 290 m

3	Continue WSW to Allt a' Mhadaidh
		NH23037473	Distance 1.26 km	Altitude 360 m

4	Cross burn and continue ascending WSW
		NH21487447	Distance 1.65 km	Altitude 400 m

5	Cross SW to Loch a' Mhadaidh
		NH20337362	Distance 1.55 km	Altitude 555 m

6	Head WSW, passing to the North of the Loch, onto steeper slopes
		NH18837305	Distance 1.79 km	Altitude 720 m

7	Continue steep ascent SW to reach bealach
		NH18717273	Distance 0.38 km	Altitude 830 m

8	Bear NNW and ascend to Meall a' Chrasgaidh
		NH18507329	Distance 0.61 km	Altitude 934 m

9	Return SSE to Bealach
		NH18717273	Distance 0.61 km	Altitude 830 m

10	Ascend SE
		NH19197246	Distance 0.57 km	Altitude 875 m

11	Continue ENE to Carn na Criche
		NH19637253	Distance 0.45 km	Altitude 961 m

12	Head SE to col and on to summit of Sgurr Mor
		NH20337181	Distance 1.01 km	Altitude 1110 m

13	Descend SSE along rim of corrie
		NH20377166	Distance 0.14 km	Altitude 1035 m

14	Continue E around corrie rim
		NH20767162	Distance 0.41 km	Altitude 890 m

15	Continue ENE to minor top
		NH21117172	Distance 0.36 km	Altitude 900 m

16	Follow ridge NE
		NH21817249	Distance 1.06 km	Altitude 925 m

17	Ascend SE to Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich
		NH21987240	Distance 0.20 km	Altitude 954 m

18	Start your descent heading NE
		NH22127267	Distance 0.33 km	Altitude 870 m

19	Continue descending ENE to Loch Sgeireach
		NH22887295	Distance 0.87 km	Altitude 535 m

20	Head NNE to rejoin approach track and return to Lochdrum
		NH25367555	Distance 4.63 km	Altitude 280 m

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

Sgurr nan Clach Geala, Carn na Criche and Sgurr Mor from Sgurr nan Each

© Eileen Stark

Image by Eileen Stark

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

© Terry Thomson

Image by Terry Thomson

Sgurr Mor from Meall a' Chrasgaidh

© Ewen Scott

Image by Ewen Scott

19/3/09 Sgurr Mor from slopes of Carn na Criche.

© Donald Brown

Image by Donald Brown

Route Area Map

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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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