A' Chaoirnich and An Dun Route Information

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A' Chaoirnich & An Dun

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

978 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

7.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

27.63 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

A long walk in on a right of way that can be cycled, to two peaks flanking Loch an Duin. The slopes facing the loch are steep but navicable. If you want easier slopes then both hills are best climbed from the S on easy to moderate slopes.

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: Blair Atholl

From Blair Atholl, travel NW on A9 to Dalnacardoch. N.B. as Dalnacardoch is on the S heading side of a section of dual carriageway, you may wish to head N to single carriageway and turn S. Otherwise, stop at the beginning of the dual carriageway and walk 1200mW to the start of the route.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 978 metres. Allow 7.5 hours to complete this 27.63 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 Dalnacardoch on the A9 S (dual carriageway)
		NN72297035	Distance	Altitude 323 m

1	From Dalnacardoch follow road WNW then N through forest to fork in track
		NN71977156	Distance 1.46 km	Altitude 380 m

2	Go right and head N on track by Edendon Water
		NN71187487	Distance 3.45 km	Altitude 416 m

3	Continue N on track by Edendon Water until within sight of Loch an Duin
		NN71687891	Distance 4.08 km	Altitude 490 m

4	Cross Edendon Water (no bridge) and ascend N to plateau
		NN71648007	Distance 1.18 km	Altitude 825 m

5	Bear N to summit of An Dun
		NN71748052	Distance 0.49 km	Altitude 827 m

6	Head N on summit ridge
		NN71848105	Distance 0.46 km	Altitude 780 m

7	Descend steeper grass slopes, with care, to reach river
		NN72468090	Distance 0.65 km	Altitude 487 m

8	Cross river and bear SE to S bank of stream descending steeper slopes
		NN72598071	Distance 0.23 km	Altitude 494 m

9	Ascend on S side of stream
		NN72938055	Distance 0.38 km	Altitude 753 m

10	Continue NNE on plateau to summit of A' Chaoirnich
		NN73508069	Distance 0.58 km	Altitude 875 m

11	Head SSW over plateau to narrow ridge, Creag an Loch
		NN72907945	Distance 1.38 km	Altitude 835 m

12	Descend SSW to col above Sronphadruig Lodge
		NN72227820	Distance 1.43 km	Altitude 570 m

13	Descend to edge of plantation surrounded by high deer fence
		NN71917802	Distance 0.38 km	Altitude 535 m

14	Bear SSW along plantation edge
		NN71797762	Distance 0.42 km	Altitude 530 m

15	Bear W at corner of plantation to rejoin approach track
		NN71467762	Distance 0.34 km	Altitude 463 m

16	Head S on approach route to return to Dalnacardoch
		NN72297035	Distance 10.73 km	Altitude 323 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

East Highlands
by Met Office

Beinn Bheoil
by Metcheck

Images of A' Chaoirnich & An Dun

The new Squinty Bridge at the second river crossing on the way to Sronphadruig Lodge with An Dun on the left and A`Chaoirnich on the right.

© Graham Young

Image by Graham Young

The smaller cairn on the true summit of A`Chaoirnich at GR 735806.

© Graham Young

Image by Graham Young

The Gaick Pass, Loch Brodain and Gaick Lodge seen looking NE from the top of An Dun.

© Graham Young

Image by Graham Young

An Dun from A'Chaoirnich 10 November 2013

© Brian Mcwilliam

Image by Brian Mcwilliam

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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