Canisp Route Information

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Canisp

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

707 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

3.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

11.35 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 short and easy ascent up a long easy slope.

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: Ullapool

From Ullapool travel N on A835 then A837 to footbridge over river at N end of Loch Awe.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 707 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 11.35 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 from footbridge over river at N end of Loch Awe
		NC24851595	Distance	Altitude 154 m

1	Ascend NW and cross the Allt Mhic Mhurchaidh Gheir
		NC24361655	Distance 0.79 km	Altitude 177 m

2	Continue NW on S of river and ascend Meall Daimhain
		NC21511778	Distance 3.15 km	Altitude 557 m

3	Head WNW to gain ridge
		NC20941791	Distance 0.59 km	Altitude 642 m

4	Continue NW along ridge
		NC20501818	Distance 0.53 km	Altitude 690 m

5	Ascend NNW to the summit of Canisp
		NC20281874	Distance 0.60 km	Altitude 846 m

6	Reverse route to return
		NC24851595	Distance 5.68 km	Altitude 154 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Ben Hope
by Metcheck

Images of Canisp

Canisp summit with Quinag just to the left. April 2006.

Image by Peter Chisholm

Canisp from the east; 25 May 2012.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Canisp from the head of Gleann Dubh (Conival)

Image by Peter Burgess

On the broad stony ridge leading to the summit of Canisp. April 2006

Image by Peter Chisholm

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Chris Bowles on 06 Dec 2008:

The ascent is a bit tedious but easy due to a gradual ascent, initially through bog and heather. Further up it is predominantly rocky but the magnificent views more than make up for the ascent. The summit is a very good viewpoint and there are no difficulties in reaching it. Possibly the best view one will have of Suilven during the ascent of Canisp. Retraced my steps back to the car, it gives a very enjoyable winter outing. The recommended route time is realistic too. Very good day, worth saving for good weather to appreciate the views.

Written by Graham Scott on 13 Aug 2007:

Path across glen very boggy. No path for majority of route but easy navigation. Excellent views all round.

Written by Peter Chisholm on 24 Jun 2006:

A great route for a fine clear winters day. Great views in all directions. First 30 minutes is very wet and boggy underfoot. Thereafter it is dry and rocky to the summit.

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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