Maoile Lunndaidh Route Information

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Maoile Lunndaidh

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

1171 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

7.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

26.05 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

Long route, but not difficult. Unbriged crossing of river required, which will be more difficult in wet weather.

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: Achnashellach

From Achnashellach (A890) travel ENE 5km to bridge over River Carron (1km beyond Craig).

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,171 metres. Allow 7.5 hours to complete this 26.05 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 A890 1km E of Craig
		NH04694944	Distance	Altitude 100 m

1	Follow track ESE through forest, S by Allt a' Chonais to Pollan Buidhe
		NH08154665	Distance 5.47 km	Altitude 308 m

2	Continue E through Pollan Buibhe towards Glenluiag Lodge
		NH10474748	Distance 2.71 km	Altitude 325 m

3	Leave track and head ESE to west ridge of Coire Fuar-tholl Mor
		NH11884716	Distance 1.44 km	Altitude 400 m

4	Ascend SSE to Carn nam Fiaclan
		NH12364550	Distance 1.84 km	Altitude 996 m

5	Head SE around the corrie
		NH12944528	Distance 0.62 km	Altitude 980 m

6	Follow ridge around head of Coire Fuar-tholl Mor to Maoile Lunndaidh
		NH13524585	Distance 0.87 km	Altitude 1007 m

7	Descend NNW on east ridge of Coire Fuar-tholl Mor
		NH13064681	Distance 1.10 km	Altitude 750 m

8	Head NW to reach path leading W past Glenuaig Lodge
		NH12024808	Distance 2.05 km	Altitude 283 m

9	Head NW to reach path leading W past Glenuaig Lodge to rejoin approach track
		NH04694944	Distance 9.96 km	Altitude 100 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 Maoile Lunndaidh

The corrie of Fuar-tholl Mor on the north of Maoile Lunndaidh; 9th June 2009.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Maoile Lunndaidh from the west (Near Lochan Gaineamhach)

Image by Mike Watson

Maoile Lunndaidh seen from the south from Sgurr na Lapaich. 29th November 2008

Image by Alex Bryce

Maoile Lunndaidh from the south; 14th June 2007.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Fiona Masson on 20 Oct 2007:

Having contacted deer stalker for the area was advised to go on towards ruin past Glenuaig Lodge (estate have provided an excellent lit/heated hut at this lodge for the benefit of walkers) and climb Creag Dhubh Mhor ridge. This appeared to be an easier way to summit. River was fine but may have caused probs had it been raining.Bike definitely an asset. Took us 1.5 hrs to lodge and 40 mins return!!

Written by Chris Bowles on 27 Aug 2006:

I climbed this hill alongside its distant neighbours Sgurr Choinnich & Sgurr a' Chaorachain and it was an enjoyable yet demanding route which is perhaps best left for those who have confidence in their fitness. Maoile Lunndaidh is a considerable distance from Sgurr a'Chaorachain and one still has 9km left to Craig once Glenuaig Lodge is reached on the return. The ascent of Maoile Lunndaidh is quite steep to begin with before a gradual climb along a stony plateau. A bike is very useful as for about 3km on the way down it is free wheelin!

Written by Ian Macdougall on 07 Jun 2004:

Amazing views, but crossing the river at Glenuaig Lodge (at Ruin which is marked ) was extremely difficult as it had been raining... to the point of almost causing us to abandon the walk! Make sure you take a change of socks :) Ian

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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