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
1621 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
8.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
29.15 km
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Notes
This is a long route on a serious mountain. Foinaven has a narrow ridge requiring a good head for heigths and steep stony slopes. Novices should not attempt this route in wet, snowy or icy conditions.
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: Lairg
From Lairg, head N on A836 turning NW on A838 along the N shore of Loch Shin. Continue past Loch Merkland to Achfray at the NW end of Loch More. Continue NE to start of track to Airdachuilinn 750m N of Achfray
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,621 metres. Allow 8.5 hours to complete this 29.15 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 on track 750m N of Achfary
NC29644022
Distance
Altitude 38 m
1
Follow track NNE to Lone and cross river
NC30894216
Distance 2.84 km
Altitude 38 m
2
Continue NE on path and ascend to Bealach Horn
NC33964602
Distance 5.34 km
Altitude 518 m
3
Ascend N to An t-Sail Mhor (779m)
NC33864833
Distance 2.40 km
Altitude 779 m
4
Bear NW on ridge then W to top (808m) overlooking the Cadha na Beucaich col
NC32494873
Distance 1.53 km
Altitude 808 m
5
Descend steeply on rocks and loose stones to Cadha na Beucaich (681m)
NC32314890
Distance 0.27 km
Altitude 681 m
6
Ascend on narrow ridge to top (869m)
NC31874942
Distance 0.69 km
Altitude 869 m
7
Descend NW to narrow col (772m)
NC31654969
Distance 0.36 km
Altitude 772 m
8
Follow ridge N to minor top
NC31635000
Distance 0.33 km
Altitude 770 m
9
Continue NNW to join the S ridge of Ganu Mor
NC31475030
Distance 0.34 km
Altitude 801 m
10
Ascend NNE to summit of Ganu Mor (re-surveyed in 2007)
NC31515069
Distance 0.43 km
Altitude 911 m
11
Reverse route to return to start
NC29644022
Distance 14.62 km
Altitude 38 m
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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)
