Carn Ban Route Information

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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

1308 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

9.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

34.79 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

A very long route with a good high level route to a remote mountain.

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 Ardgay then continue W on minor road through Strathcarron to Glencalvie Lodge.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,308 metres. Allow 9.5 hours to complete this 34.79 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 WSW through forest
		NH45828894	Distance 0.69 km	Altitude 135 m

2	Continue WNW through forest to fork in track 500m SE of Alladale Lodge
		NH44168954	Distance 1.78 km	Altitude 180 m

3	Bear S across river and follow track SW until clear of trees
		NH43208850	Distance 1.66 km	Altitude 205 m

4	Ascend WSW to 511m top
		NH41698798	Distance 1.61 km	Altitude 511 m

5	Avoid stepp slopes to the N by heading SW to start of ridge
		NH41468777	Distance 0.30 km	Altitude 461 m

6	Gain ascending ridge and continue W
		NH40728784	Distance 0.77 km	Altitude 580 m

7	Continue SW to summit of Sron Gun Aran (655m)
		NH39788739	Distance 1.06 km	Altitude 655 m

8	Keep heading SW following the crest of the ridge and avoiding cliffs to the N
		NH38968692	Distance 0.95 km	Altitude 650 m

9	Ascend WSW to the cairn (minor top)
		NH38268667	Distance 0.77 km	Altitude 725 m

10	Bear WNW to summit of An Socach (745m)
		NH37808682	Distance 0.49 km	Altitude 745 m

11	Descend WSW to col S of Lochan
		NH36618646	Distance 1.24 km	Altitude 607 m

12	Head W to gain lesser slopes
		NH36138651	Distance 0.49 km	Altitude 622 m

13	Continue ascending NNW to summit of Bodach Beag (837m)
		NH35518778	Distance 1.41 km	Altitude 837 m

14	Descend SW to col
		NH34798733	Distance 0.71 km	Altitude 703 m

15	Ascend WNW to summit of Carn Ban
		NH33848758	Distance 1.00 km	Altitude 845 m

16	Bear SSW and follow broad ridge
		NH33708604	Distance 1.57 km	Altitude 790 m

17	Continue SSW to top (823m)
		NH33448558	Distance 0.54 km	Altitude 823 m

18	Descend SSW to join path S of Loch Sruban More
		NH33038419	Distance 1.42 km	Altitude 583 m

19	Follow path ESE to join track
		NH33868390	Distance 1.11 km	Altitude 350 m

20	Follow track E to bridge
		NH35428415	Distance 1.64 km	Altitude 297 m

21	Follow path ESE around Meall Dionach
		NH36408395	Distance 1.02 km	Altitude 275 m

22	Continue NE on path
		NH37178445	Distance 0.92 km	Altitude 283 m

23	Follow track NE through Gleann Mor to rejoin approach route and return
		NH46448916	Distance 11.64 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 Ban

Carn Ban on approach from Corriemulzie

© Chris Bowles

Image by Chris Bowles

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 13 May 2009:

Started route from Corriemulzie Lodge where cars can be left in walkers car park. Then followed the track that leads one to Loch Choire Mhor and followed it to 'Magoo's Bothy' which is perhaps the best one I have seen. From there I took to the steep grassy slopes of Carn Ban with the wonderful north side of Seana Braigh for company. You gain height quickly and then reach the broad featureless plateau, This mountain covers an enormous area so be careful in poor weather. From summit I retraced my steps back to the car. Wonderfully remote hill but took under 6 hrs. A bike would be useful too.

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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