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
1360 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
15.95 km
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Notes
Steep ascent to an excellent ridge walk and some of the most amazing views of several of our best mountains.
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 WNW on minor road to parking at bridge over Abhainn Coire Mhic Nobuil.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,360 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 15.95 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 at parking at bridge over Abhainn Coire Mhic Nobuil
NG86875764
Distance
Altitude 45 m
1
Take path NE and cross river to branch in path
NG88245908
Distance 2.12 km
Altitude 150 m
2
Take right branch and head ENE towards Loch Grobaig
NG91825994
Distance 3.79 km
Altitude 333 m
3
Leave path and ascend to base of hill E of the crags
NG92026051
Distance 0.63 km
Altitude 450 m
4
Ascend NW on steeper slopes to Carn na Feola (761m)
NG91536107
Distance 0.77 km
Altitude 761 m
5
Descend WSW to col
NG90916071
Distance 0.72 km
Altitude 663 m
6
Descend WNW on ridge
NG90436086
Distance 0.50 km
Altitude 784 m
7
Continue SW on ridge
NG90106064
Distance 0.40 km
Altitude 772 m
8
Ascend W on ridge
NG89716064
Distance 0.39 km
Altitude 848 m
9
Continue ascend NW to summit of Beinn Dearg (re-surveyed in 2007)
NG89536082
Distance 0.27 km
Altitude 914 m
10
Descend NW on ridge to col
NG89136117
Distance 0.53 km
Altitude 770 m
11
Ascend N to Stuc Loch na Cabhaig
NG89136157
Distance 0.40 km
Altitude 882 m
12
Start descent NW on ridge, turning SW into Bealach
NG88235961
Distance 1.20 km
Altitude 404 m
13
Head S on path to rejoin approach route at Junction, and go SW to start
NG86875764
Distance 4.25 km
Altitude 45 m
A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.
Beinn Dearg seen across Coire Mhic Nobuil from Stuc a' Choire Dhuibh Bhig at the east end of Liathach. Baosbheinn appears over Carn na Feola, Beinn Dearg's most easterly top.
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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.
(re-surveyed in 2007)
