Sgorr na Diollaid Route Information

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Sgorr na Diollaid

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

693 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 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

7 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 and easy ascent.

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: Cannich

From Cannich travel W then NW into Glen Cannich to Muchrachd.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 693 metres. Allow 3 hours to complete this 7 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 track to Muchrachd in Glen Cannich
		NH28323348	Distance	Altitude 166 m

1	Ascend NW then WNW to Mam Charaidh
		NH27683376	Distance 0.71 km	Altitude 328 m

2	Ascend N then NNW to top (777m)
		NH27323587	Distance 2.19 km	Altitude 777 m

3	Bear NE to col
		NH27563607	Distance 0.32 km	Altitude 740 m

4	Continue ENE to summit of Sgorr na Diollaid
		NH28183626	Distance 0.65 km	Altitude 818 m

5	Descend on S ridge
		NH28703644	Distance 0.80 km	Altitude 640 m

6	Continue descent S to towards forest
		NH28703452	Distance 1.29 km	Altitude 350 m

7	Bear SE to starting point
		NH28323348	Distance 1.04 km	Altitude 166 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Liathach
by Metcheck

Images of Sgorr na Diollaid

Approaching the top of Sgorr na Diollaid. Note the herd of deer traversing the hill near the top.

Image by Chris Bowles

Sgorr na Diollaid from Gleann Innis an Loichel, at the west end of Glen Strathfarrar; 14th June 2007.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

The summit of Sgorr na Diollaid; 14 June 2013.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Sgurr na Diollaid across Glen Strathfarrar from the path to Sgurr na Ruaidhe

Image by Alex Bryce

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Chris Bowles on 21 Dec 2007:

A very pleasant short route, the views are very good from the top over to Affric and into Strathfarrar. The ascent is quite steep but of mainly heather and rocky outcrop. The top consists of an interesting rocky tor which adds to the enjoyment of the day.

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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