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Beinn Eunaich & Beinn a' Chochuill
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
1326 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
13 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
This is a nice easy day out, with no real difficulties. Much easier than neighbouring Ben Cruachan. Take time to enjoy the views of Stob Damh, Ben Cruachan, Glen Noe and Loch Etive. As well as the views from the tops of the Etive and Glen Coe tops.

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: Dalmally- shop, station, hotels and B&B's

Head west out of Dalmally (A85) around the north end of Loch Awe. After appox 3km turn right (north) onto the B8077. The route starts a further 0.6km where the stone road bridge crosses the Allt Mhoille. There are various parking spots available all along the B8077. DO NOT USE the Passing places. The route starts at the track immediately to the north west of the stone bridge.There is a well built gate and cattle-grid and a sign for 'Castles Farm'.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,326 metres. Allow 5 hours to complete this 13 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
  The route starts at the track immediately NW of the stone bridge on B8077
  NN13612882 Distance
Altitude
50 m
1
Follow the track towards Castles Farm, at branch turn sharply NW towards Lairig Noe
NN13682941 Distance
0.69 km
Altitude
65 m
2
Continue NW on track beneath Stob Maol
NN12953064 Distance
1.48 km
Altitude
238 m
3
Continue NW to junction in track
NN12203152 Distance
1.26 km
Altitude
353 m
4
Take right fork in track and head ENE for 165m
NN12373156 Distance
0.17 km
Altitude
372 m
5
Ascend Ridge NE to obtain the summit ridge
NN11833254 Distance
1.13 km
Altitude
850 m
6
Follow ridge WNW to the summit of Beinn a Chochuill
NN10983285 Distance
0.93 km
Altitude
980 m
7
Return ENE to where you joined the summit ridge
NN11833254 Distance
0.93 km
Altitude
850 m
8
Continue ENE descending to the col above Coire Glas (705m) and onto the ridge approaching Beinn Eunaich
NN13093295 Distance
1.33 km
Altitude
775 m
9
Follow the path, feint at times, SE to the summit cairn
NN13563276 Distance
0.52 km
Altitude
989 m
10
Follow descent ridge SSW
NN13163149 Distance
1.32 km
Altitude
624 m
11
Continue SSE towards Stob Maol
NN13323086 Distance
0.66 km
Altitude
507 m
12
Descend SW on a steep slope to regain the approach track and return to the car park.
NN13612882 Distance
2.60 km
Altitude
50 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

 Weather
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
West Highlands
by Met Office
Ben Cruachan
by Metcheck
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Rating & Reviews

 Rating & Reviews
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Written by Roger Green on 08 Aug 2010:
Despite hot, humid and cloudy weather I enjoyed this route. The pull up from point 5 to 6 (as given in the route description) felt like hard work but the reward of arriving on the ridge close to the summit certainly made it worth while and it was over quickly. The descent is steep but not difficult.
 
Written by Ian Munro on 10 Jun 2007:
We followed a generally clockwise circuit to include both Beinn a'Chochuill then Beinn Eunaich. We did not follow this route, choosing instead to climb up the ridge that falls SE from Beinn a'Chochuill to the branch in the hydro track. I wish that we HAD followed the track to its west end, then climbed to the Lairg Noe. That would have been less of a slog and would have been more interesting. The descent southwards from Eunaich is mainly very pleasant, although the final steep drop onto the hydro track certainly sets the legs trembling at the end of the day!
 
Written by Royce Kirk on 19 Dec 2006:
Much easier route than the earlier one. A gentle but steady incline allows a sheltered approach. Once you leave the road to gain the Larig Noe the going is a little boggy. From the Larig you have a good pull to the top. No real difficulties apart from a bit of effort. The ridge walk east is a delight. The subsequent pull up to the last Munro is quickly done. The walk out to the south is easy but the descent to the track saps the legs.
 
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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