Carn Chuinneag Route Information

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Carn Chuinneag

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

985 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

17.52 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

Good track and paths minimise navigational problems. Path leads high onto this hill.

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: Bonar Bridge

From Bonar Bridge travel SW on A836 to Argay then continue W on minor road through Strathcarron to Glencalvie Lodge.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 985 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 17.52 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 Glencalvie Lodge
		NH46448916	Distance	Altitude 130 m

1	Head S across bridge
		NH46418898	Distance 0.17 km	Altitude 130 m

2	Bear ENE on path past buildings
		NH46708911	Distance 0.32 km	Altitude 120 m

3	Follow path SSW towards Glen Calvie
		NH46488833	Distance 0.84 km	Altitude 148 m

4	Proceed SSE on track through Glencalvie to start of path
		NH47328496	Distance 3.63 km	Altitude 283 m

5	Ascend SSW on winding path
		NH47068340	Distance 2.06 km	Altitude 695 m

6	Follow path SSW up ridge to col
		NH46868284	Distance 0.63 km	Altitude 630 m

7	Continue ascent NE to top (830m)
		NH47528337	Distance 0.85 km	Altitude 830 m

8	Descend ENE to col
		NH47868341	Distance 0.35 km	Altitude 762 m

9	Ascend ESE to summit of Carn Chuinneag
		NH48378333	Distance 0.54 km	Altitude 838 m

10	Descend NE to Carn Maire (736m)
		NH48828383	Distance 0.71 km	Altitude 736 m

11	Descend NNW towards stream
		Nh48458472	Distance 0.99 km	Altitude 492 m

12	Descend NW following stream to track
		NH47928527	Distance 0.74 km	Altitude 335 m

13	Head WSW to rejoin approach route and return
		NH46448916	Distance 5.69 km	Altitude 130 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 Carn Chuinneag

Carn Chuinneag from Carn Salachaidh.

October 2013.

Image by David McSporran

The summit of Carn Chuinneag from the west top. November 2010.

Image by David McSporran

Carn Chuinneag from the West - summit of Beinn Tharsinn (Graham) GR412829 on 26/08/06

Image by Norrie Shand

Carn Chuinneag from the summit of Beinn a' Chaisteil to the west. April 2011.

Image by David McSporran

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Written by Chris Bowles on 22 Nov 2008:

A very pleasant walk, beginning at Glencalvie lodge one follows the estate track to just past Diebidale lodge at which point you take to the heathery hillside. A stalkers path zig-zags its way up towards the west top of Carn Chuinneag which can be followed almost to the west top. At whatever point suits you can take to the north west slopes and climb rocky ground onto the ridge.,The true summit is located about another km along the ridge marked by a trig point. To descend a direct line can be taken back to the track which is used on the approach. Very enjoyable with good views.

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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