Creach Bheinn [Morven] and Fuar Bheinn Route Information

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Creach Bheinn [Morven] & Fuar Bheinn

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

1501 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

6.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

17.25 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

Classic ridge walk with amazing views, and a big day.

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: Corran

From Corran, travel SW on A861 to inversanda then on the B8043 to the start of the track at the entrance to Glen Glamadale.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,501 metres. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 17.25 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

	Park car near bridge
		NM86555309	Distance	Altitude 10 m

1	Walk SW on road to edge of trees
		NM86355294	Distance 0.30 km	Altitude 30 m

2	Ascend WNW through rocky outcrops to ridge
		NM85795326	Distance 0.67 km	Altitude 385 m

3	Ascend NNW to Beinn na Cille (652m)
		NM85415422	Distance 1.10 km	Altitude 652 m

4	Descend NNW then N to col (460m)
		NM85295495	Distance 0.82 km	Altitude 460 m

5	Ascend N to summit of Fuar Bheinn
		NM85385636	Distance 1.52 km	Altitude 766 m

6	Descend NNW to 700m to bypass rocky slopes
		NM85015682	Distance 0.59 km	Altitude 696 m

7	Descend NNE to col (540m)
		NM85445754	Distance 0.86 km	Altitude 540 m

8	Ascend ENE on corrie edge to Creach Bheinn summit
		NM87065765	Distance 1.69 km	Altitude 853 m

9	Head NE and beware of cliffs to your right
		NM87395807	Distance 0.56 km	Altitude 784 m

10	Now bear ESE and descend to col (710m)
		NM87725804	Distance 0.35 km	Altitude 710 m

11	Ascend E turning SE onto Maol Odhar (794m)
		NM88135795	Distance 0.45 km	Altitude 794 m

12	Head SE and beware of the corrie on your left
		NM88335774	Distance 0.29 km	Altitude 737 m

13	Continue ESE around the head of the corrie on your left
		NM88605768	Distance 0.28 km	Altitude 675 m

14	Follow ridge SSE to 600m
		NM88745702	Distance 0.73 km	Altitude 596 m

15	Continue SSW on ridge to col (507m)
		NM88475648	Distance 0.61 km	Altitude 507 m

16	Ascend S to Meall nan Each
		NM88325613	Distance 0.41 km	Altitude 591 m

17	Continue SSW over top (547m) to 535m top
		NM88005488	Distance 1.34 km	Altitude 535 m

18	Head S onto Druim na Maodalaich
		NM87875406	Distance 0.86 km	Altitude 334 m

19	Continue SSW on Druim na Maodalaich
		NM87265311	Distance 1.10 km	Altitude 202 m

20	Head S onto Druim na Maodalaich and descend to start by bridge
		NM86555309	Distance 2.71 km	Altitude 10 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Bidean nan Bian
by Metcheck

Images of Creach Bheinn [Morven] & Fuar Bheinn

Fuar Bheinn from the SSE, seen from near Glengalmadale farmhouse. November 2006.

© David S Brown

Image by David S Brown

Looking up Glen Galmadale towards Creach Bheinn (centre) and Fuar Bheinn (left) from the south end of the Druim na Maodalaich above Glengalmadale. April 2009

© David McSporran

Image by David McSporran

Creach Bheinn, with Maol Odhar to left, seen against the autumn evening light from Garbh Bheinn (Ardgour).

© David S Brown

Image by David S Brown

Fuar Bheinn seen across Loch Linnhe from Cuil Bay, Appin. To the right, the summit of Creach Bheinn [Morven] is obscured by Maol Odhar.

© David S Brown

Image by David S Brown

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by David Harbottle on 26 Oct 2013:

A superb and classic horseshoe, thoroughly recommended. After the initial 200m uphill past the plantation the going eases considerably. 6 hours - makes for relatively easy day.

Written by Mike Watson on 10 Oct 2010:

Didn't do the horseshoe due to the strong & cold wind. Dropped down into the coire between Creach Bheinn and Maol Odhar. SMC guide says park after the bridge bit there is actually parking just before it (no sign)

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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