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Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine & Sgurr Dubh
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
1099 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
4.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
11.05 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
Interesting route through Coire a' Cheud-chnoich with its large number of little hillocks left by glaciers (hummocky moraine) in a very scenic region. Generally easy route but the descent of Sgurr Dubh is on rocky slopes, care required.

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: Torridon Village

From Torridon Village travel ENE on A896 to carkpark below Am Fuar-mheallan of Liathach

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,099 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 11.05 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 carpark on A896 to carkpark below Am Fuar-mheallan
  NG95835688 Distance
Altitude
88 m
1
Head E to cross river and then bear S on path to Ling hut
NG95775626 Distance
0.90 km
Altitude
83 m
2
Continue S on path through Coire a' Cheud-chnoic, with its hummocky moraine
NG95205374 Distance
2.80 km
Altitude
300 m
3
Ascend ESE to Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine
NG96945314 Distance
1.84 km
Altitude
871 m
4
Descend NNE to broad bealach
NG97325433 Distance
1.30 km
Altitude
572 m
5
Ascend N then NE through numerous lochans to Sgurr Dubh
NG97925578 Distance
1.63 km
Altitude
782 m
6
Descend WSW on poorly defined
NG97225561 Distance
0.71 km
Altitude
625 m
7
Continue descent by selecting a safe route down rocky slope, then head NW to return to start
NG95835688 Distance
1.88 km
Altitude
88 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
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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Chris Bowles on 09 Aug 2009:
A very enjoyable route, that starts at the Ling Hut. When at the obvious high point in the pass bear East in the direction of Sgurr na Lochan Uaine. The ascent is straighforward with the last part fairly steep on rock and scree. The traverse across to Sgurr Dubh is very rough and undulating without an obvious path. Again the summit is easy to reach but the descent back to Glen Torridon is awkward and very craggy. These can be avoided with lots of weaving and zig-zagging descents. Great views and two interesting hills. Although these hills look very rocky no scrambling is required.
 
Written by Mike Watson on 21 Sep 2008:
Two fantastic hills full of interest. Watch out for the crags on the descent of Sgurr Dubh. We had a scary moment when we thought we'd skirted round all of them and had to downclimb a crag.
 
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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