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
1140 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 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
13.63 km
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Notes
Moderate route with some minor scrambling on rocky terrain.
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: Kinlochleven
At Kinlochleven (B863) park to commence route.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,140 metres. Allow 5 hours to complete this 13.63 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 the village of Kinlochmore
NN18796226
Distance
Altitude 20 m
1
Head ENE on path to join track to Loch Eilde Mor
NN20876344
Distance 2.60 km
Altitude 385 m
2
Bear NE for 60m to next junction
NN20826349
Distance 0.06 km
Altitude 395 m
3
Cross track and ascend NE on path
NN22166463
Distance 2.04 km
Altitude 610 m
4
Ascend N to path junction
NN22216536
Distance 0.80 km
Altitude 760 m
5
Follow path to north of Coire an Lochain
NN22436596
Distance 0.70 km
Altitude 720 m
6
Leave path and ascend ESE to summit of Sgurr Eilde Mor
NN23056579
Distance 0.68 km
Altitude 1010 m
7
Descend SW to lochan
NN22816532
Distance 0.76 km
Altitude 742 m
8
Head W round south of lochan to rejoin approach route
NN22216536
Distance 0.67 km
Altitude 770 m
9
Follow approach route to return
NN18796226
Distance 5.33 km
Altitude 20 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Ian Munro
on 21 Apr 2007:
A long, relatively gentle approach along decent paths. We actually took the route past Mamore Lodge, which avoided the first mile east of the village, which is badly degraded. I also recommend climbing the summit 'anti-clockwise' from Coire an Lochain as that gives better views and is more suited to the terrain.
Written by
Ben Dolphin
on 04 Sep 2005:
Worth starting at Kinlochmore rather than Mamore Lodge, as the short side trip to the waterfall makes for a nice diversion. I opted to walk the length of Loch Eilde Mor and come at the mountain from the NE. Hard going with no tracks, but you're not likely to encounter anyone else and this way you save the big views of Binneins Mor & Beag until the very last moment. If it's hot, take plenty of water.
Written by
Roger Green
on 11 Apr 2004:
This is a very long walk in before Coire an Lochain is reached and Sgurr Eilde Mor itself can finally be addressed. Significant snow fall had piled up deeply in Coire an Lochain making the going from here on very difficult but route finding in good weather is never a problem and I could follow my boot prints back down - except where I had unwittingly walked thigh deep into very wet mud, hidden by the snow.
This is a very pleasent walk through a beautifull and remote area. Many will choose to continue on to Binnein Beag having already gained so much height.
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