Beinn a' Bhuiridh Route Information

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Beinn a' Bhuiridh

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

946 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

4.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

13.39 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

Initial ascent on track followed by slog up Coire Ghlais. There is a steep climb to the summit , followed by a gradual descent E on ridge. Strenuous but short ascent.

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

From Dalmally travel W to the start of the hill track just before Drishaig

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 946 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 13.39 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 Junction of A85 and B8077, W of Dalmally
		NN13222839	Distance	Altitude 53 m

1	Follow track NNW
		NN12642963	Distance 1.45 km	Altitude 118 m

2	Follow Track the winding W into Coire Glas
		NN12062942	Distance 1.25 km	Altitude 170 m

3	Ascend W through Coire Glas to col (730m)
		NN09542887	Distance 2.65 km	Altitude 730 m

4	Ascend S through rock outcrops to summit of Beinn a' Bhuiridh
		NN09412836	Distance 0.60 km	Altitude 897 m

5	Descend E on ridge to col
		NN10862834	Distance 1.56 km	Altitude 633 m

6	Bear ESE to Monadh Driseag
		NN11302825	Distance 0.49 km	Altitude 641 m

7	Continue NE down ridge
		NN12412891	Distance 1.06 km	Altitude 395 m

8	Descend NNW to start of track, avoiding crags to the E
		NN12062942	Distance 0.73 km	Altitude 170 m

9	Descend E on winding track the SSE on approach track to return to start
		NN13222839	Distance 3.58 km	Altitude 53 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

Images of Beinn a' Bhuiridh

Corbett Beinn a Bhuiridh, from Bealach, top of Coire Dearg before summit of Cruachan.

Image by Bruce Donachie

Beinn a' Bhuiridh viewed from Stob Garbh's SE arm. (2009-05-16)

Image by Kevin Woods

Beinn a' Bhuiridh from Ben Cruachan.

Image by Peter Burgess

Looking back at the final summit section from the descent of the East ridge of Beinn a' Bhuiridh. The summit of Ben Cruachan can be seen in the far distance.

Image by Clint Brimstone

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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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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