Stob Coir' an Albannaich and Meall nan Eun Route Information

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Stob Coir' an Albannaich & Meall nan Eun

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

1405 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.

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Route Time

5.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

15.93 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

Moderate climb on grassy slopes leading to craggy tops. Crags can be avoided, but careful navigation is required between peaks and this will be difficult in poor visibility.

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: Kings House Hotel

From Kings House Hotel (A82) travel W 1.5km to junction (NN246550). Turn S on minor road and travel 16km to junction with road leading to bridge over River Etive to Coileitir.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,405 metres. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 15.93 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 junction with road to Coileiter with bridge over Etive river
		NN13714686	Distance	Altitude 35 m

1	Cross river to T junction the head NNE on track for 800m
		NN14454737	Distance 1.22 km	Altitude 36 m

2	Leave track and ascend SE turning SSE to summit of Beinn Chaorach
		NN15804543	Distance 2.48 km	Altitude 850 m

3	Bear S round Coire Glas
		NN15804491	Distance 0.51 km	Altitude 862 m

4	Continue SE to summit of Stob Coire an Albannaich
		NN16934427	Distance 1.31 km	Altitude 1044 m

5	Head E about 500m, to locate route down steep grass and rocky slope
		NN17464427	Distance 0.53 km	Altitude 870 m

6	Descend N to col
		NN17464460	Distance 0.34 km	Altitude 754 m

7	Climb NE to summit of Meall Tarsuinn
		NN17954490	Distance 0.62 km	Altitude 877 m

8	Descend NE to col then ascend E turning SE to summit of Meall nan Eun
		NN19224489	Distance 1.40 km	Altitude 928 m

9	Descend NW on eastern ridge of Coirean Riabhach
		NN18454584	Distance 1.31 km	Altitude 655 m

10	Continue NW down Glen Ceitlein to path leading back to track
		NN14824775	Distance 4.33 km	Altitude 33 m

11	Follow track SW to return
		NN13714686	Distance 1.88 km	Altitude 35 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Stob Dubh
by Metcheck

Images of Stob Coir' an Albannaich & Meall nan Eun

Meall nan Eun viewed from Stob Coir an Albannaich

Image by Brian Howarth

Approaching Stob Coir' an Albannaich.

Image by Connall Greene

Stob Coir' an Albannaich taken on the 10-12-12 from the slopes of Meall nan Eun

Image by robin scott

Stob Coir' an Albannaich from Beinn Fhionnlaidh; 23rd August 2007.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Route Area Map

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Sc Joss on 19 Mar 2012:

We also took the path through the woods and up the gully. a long pull up the slope but no problems. However, we made a right hash of getting off Meall nan Eun having strayed too far from the nose and ending up in an area of slabs. We weren't the only ones to make that mistake on the same day either.

Written by Chris Bowles on 31 Oct 2009:

Did Eun first by ascending via Glen Ceitlin. We then followed a path into Coirean Riabhach which took us up to the col between Meall Tharsuinn and Meall nan Eun. In good weather the route to the top of Albannaich is clear to see. Descending Albannaich we decided to drop down towards Glen Etive directly off Beinn Chaorach. The last 400m of this descent is a nightmare, and I would not reccommend it. Steep ground, long tussocky grass which was very slippy, and the lower ground in the wood was ridiculously boggy. Hills were nice though!

Written by Karine Butler on 31 May 2009:

Agree with Peter & Brian's notes but when through the first gate the path is now more obvious & worn through to the deer fence and it continues on up the gully so recommend this route

Written by David Harbottle on 15 Apr 2009:

I'm really surprised the recommended way up Albannaich is via the NW ridge of Beinn Chaorach (inc. Munros SMC guide)- it's a relentless flog op steep, tussocky deer grass... never again!

Written by Peter Lang on 17 Sep 2007:

Take first gate in deer fence as mentioned previously, faint path now developing which brings you out by gully/stream and corner of deer fence - easy to climb through. Follow obvious gully/stream visible as park car in glen etive to very near summit of Beinn Chaorach. A faint path zig zags across both sides of gully. Excellent views down Coire Glas and towards summit S.C. an A. from Beinn Chaorach. easy ascent of M.Tarsuinn and on towards M.nan E. Take care on NW descent to 633m bealach and Allt Ceitlein. Poor, wet path down glen - had been heavy overnight rain but spectacular white hillsides

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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