Am Bathach Route Information

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Am Bathach

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

685 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

9.24 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

Short easy ascent and short ridge walk.

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: Cluanie Inn, Glen Sheil

From the Cluanie Inn, Glen Sheil, travel E 1300m to bridge over Allt a' Chaorainn Mhor.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 685 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 9.24 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 over Allt a' Chaorainn Mhoir
		NH08961211	Distance	Altitude 226 m

1	Ascend NW by E margin of trees onto ridge
		NH08431263	Distance 0.74 km	Altitude 388 m

2	Continue NW onto crest of ridge
		NH07891318	Distance 0.80 km	Altitude 640 m

3	Head NNW to minor top (734m)
		NH07731366	Distance 0.53 km	Altitude 734 m

4	Follow narrow ridge NNW to summit of Am Bathach
		NH07321433	Distance 0.82 km	Altitude 798 m

5	Descend NW to Bealach
		NH06381477	Distance 1.02 km	Altitude 556 m

6	Descend ENE to lochan
		NH07531520	Distance 1.33 km	Altitude 357 m

7	Continue ESE to track
		NH07931505	Distance 0.46 km	Altitude 355 m

8	Head SSE on track through An Caorann Mor to rejoin road
		NH08961211	Distance 3.54 km	Altitude 226 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck

Images of Am Bathach

Am Bathach taken from Ciste Dhubh, March 07

Image by Steve Marlow

Descending NE from Am Bathach: 29th March 2013

Image by Oliver Bartrum

Am Bathach viewed across Loch Cluanie from the old Tomdoun road. Being ringed by higher munros, it is frequently the only mountain in Glen Shiel NOT to be in the cloud when it rains - as seen here.

Image by David S Brown

Am Bathach (right) with Aonach Meadhoin, taken from the north shore of Loch Cluanie.

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 Chris Bowles on 03 Jan 2008:

An excellent short route, without rushing and spending a while absorbing the views I was still only 2 hours from start to finish. Decided to do an out and back route along a fine, undulating grassy ridge. The peak is situated in a brilliant position offering tremendous views of the neighbouring peaks and over to Glen Affric. Would make a fine start if one was intent on climbing Ciste Dubh.

Written by David S Brown on 22 Sep 2006:

Did this with Ciste Dhubh on a wet and wild-windy August day, because it was clear of cloud when all the surrounding munros were for most of the time fog-bound; and I had a great day out when hardly anyone was on the mountains (saw nobody). The ascent track was mostly clear to follow. Lovely ridge walk with views down to valley bottom both sides. At waypoint 6 I continued NW, did Ciste Dhubh then descended E off An Cnapaich regaining track N of waypoint 7. The An Caorann Mor vehicle track is NOT one for cycling: strictly 4WD. N of the waypoint the track was exceptionally boggy.

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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