Na Gruagaichean, Am Bodach and Stob Coire a' Chairn Route Information

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Na Gruagaichean, Am Bodach & Stob Coire a' Chairn

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

1575 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

5.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

13.98 km

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A brief summary of this route.

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Notes

A steep ascent followed by an excellent ridge walk covering three of the Mamores.

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: Kinlochleven

At Kinlochleven (B863) park to commence route.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,575 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 13.98 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 Village of Kinlochmore
		NN18336232	Distance	Altitude 20 m

1	Follow route of West Highland way NW to Mamore Lodge road
		NN17856255	Distance 0.58 km	Altitude 85 m

2	Cross road and continue NW on West Highland Way to join track above 200m
		NN16736310	Distance 1.47 km	Altitude 235 m

3	Ascend N on path by Stob Coire na h-Eirghe to ridge
		NN16936521	Distance 2.53 km	Altitude 870 m

4	Ascend ESE on ridge to summit of Am Bodach
		NN17656509	Distance 0.75 km	Altitude 1032 m

5	Descend NNE to rejoin path and head NE to Stob Coire a' Chairn
		NN18566606	Distance 1.43 km	Altitude 981 m

6	Head ESE on path to descend OR continue to north top of Na Gruagaichean (1036m)
		NN20136538	Distance 1.80 km	Altitude 1036 m

7	Head SE to summit of Na Gruagaichean
		NN20316519	Distance 0.28 km	Altitude 1056 m

8	Bear S on south ridge
		NN20426447	Distance 0.76 km	Altitude 875 m

9	Descend SW to join path
		NN19186376	Distance 2.30 km	Altitude 255 m

10	Descend S on path to return to Kinlochmore
		NN19086275	Distance 1.08 km	Altitude 131 m

11	Continue on path to return to car park
		NN18336232	Distance 1.00 km	Altitude 20 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Aonach Beag
by Metcheck

Images of Na Gruagaichean, Am Bodach & Stob Coire a' Chairn

Am Bodach from Na Gruagaichean

Image by James Ditchfield

Stob Coire a Chairn. Ben Nevis to the North.

Image by James Corrigan

The double top of Na-Gruagaichean seen from Glen Nevis.

Image by Graham Young

Stob Choire a' Chairn with Am Bodach in the background. Taken from An Gearanach.

Image by Lee Paterson

Route Area Map

Legend

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Corbett

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English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Adam Gordon on 03 May 2004:

This is a cracking little round taking in three Munros. Some of the steep sections add excitement, particularly on the descent down the North ridge of Am Bodach. On a clear day like the one we experienced, you are given stunning views of many very familiar mountains. Fitter munroists might wants to take in an extra peak or two whilst on the ridge but the 5000+ feet of ascent was enough for us.

Written by Craig Montgomery on 08 Feb 2003:

When I completed this route there was approaching 2ft of snow and white out conditions at times, but none the less it was good fun. These hills offer some superlative views, when you can see, and made a good day out. But if you have got the time or inclination I would reccomend a complete traverse of all the mamores in one very long outing from the Glen Nevis side.

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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