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
883 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
3.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
10.19 km
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Notes
A rough craggy Mountain but good ascent path.
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: Invergarry
From Invergarry, take A87 W for 7.5km, then take minor road W past Ardlochy House on the N shores of Loch Garry and Loch Quoich to Kinloch Hourn.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 883 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 10.19 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 bridge to Kinloch Hourn cottages near end of public road.
NG95330644
Distance
Altitude 11 m
1
Cross bridge and head NW to cottages
NG95030706
Distance 0.77 km
Altitude 10 m
2
Follow path NW through trees to junction of paths
NG94870745
Distance 0.45 km
Altitude 108 m
3
Bear left (NW) and continue to junction with two uphill paths
NG94260792
Distance 0.81 km
Altitude 270 m
4
Follow second path NE to next junction
NG94430810
Distance 0.28 km
Altitude 305 m
5
Bear NW then NNE on winding path
NG94620882
Distance 1.06 km
Altitude 546 m
6
Continue ascent E on path
NG95070875
Distance 0.46 km
Altitude 660 m
7
From path end go E to SW top (879m) then NE to summit of Buidhe Bheinn (See notes on Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais)
NG95670875
Distance 0.87 km
Altitude 885 m
8
Return by same route, or if you dont mind rough ground, descend ESE to path in Coire Sgoireadail
NG97400809
Distance 1.89 km
Altitude 275 m
9
Descend SW through the corrie to river crossing
NG96340711
Distance 1.72 km
Altitude 200 m
10
Cross river and follow path SW, Leaving the path 150m after it turns NW and descend to return to bridge
NG95330644
Distance 1.88 km
Altitude 11 m
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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.
(See notes on Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais)
