Gleouraich and Spidean Mialach Route Information

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Gleouraich & Spidean Mialach

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

1230 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

4.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

10.59 km

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A brief summary of this route.

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Notes

Moderate route with some exposure and an excellent ridge walk.

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: Invergarry

From Invergarry (A87), travel W for 9km, then turn left on minor road and continue a further 23km on northern shores of Loch Garry and Loch Quoich to bridge over Allt Coire Peitireach.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,230 metres. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 10.59 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 at bridge on stalkers path on E bank of Allt Coire Peitireach.
		NH02920300	Distance	Altitude 230 m

1	Ascend NNE on path by stream
		NH03090331	Distance 0.36 km	Altitude 302 m

2	Continue ascending NW towards Sron a' Chuilinn
		NH02710405	Distance 1.16 km	Altitude 590 m

3	Ascend NNW up Sron a' Chuilinn and continue over 840m top
		NH03100522	Distance 1.35 km	Altitude 800 m

4	Continue W on ridge
		NH03380533	Distance 0.35 km	Altitude 830 m

5	Bear ENE then ESE to summit of Gleouraich
		NH03930535	Distance 0.65 km	Altitude 1035 m

6	Descend ESE to 930m col
		NH04380508	Distance 0.53 km	Altitude 930 m

7	Ascend E then ENE on Creag Coire na Friar Bhealaich to summit
		NH04730514	Distance 0.38 km	Altitude 1006 m

8	Descend SE on ridge to Bealach (725m)
		NH05450482	Distance 0.85 km	Altitude 740 m

9	Ascend SE to the summit of Spidean Mialach
		NH06580429	Distance 0.86 km	Altitude 996 m

10	Head SW to 800m contour
		NH06370394	Distance 0.57 km	Altitude 800 m

11	Bear WSW to reach start of path
		NH04940370	Distance 1.05 km	Altitude 480 m

12	Continue SW on path to return to road
		NH03240280	Distance 2.16 km	Altitude 210 m

13	Bear NW on road to start
		NH02920300	Distance 0.30 km	Altitude 230 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck

Images of Gleouraich & Spidean Mialach

Spidean Mialach seen from Creag Choire na Fiar Bhealaich.

Image by Peter Burgess

A Distant Ben Nevis over Loch Quoich from the summit of Spidean Mialach.

Image by John Philip

Loch Quoich from Spidean Mialach.

Image by Jim Nicol

Summit slopes of Gleouraich from high on the south-west ridge, 28/12/08

Image by Alex Bryce

Route Area Map

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Craig Dunderdale on 22 Jun 2006:

Climbed this on a lovely sunny day with the good company of another munroist who convinced me to do Sgurr Mhaoraich afterwards. A very straightforward well established track throughout. Good views and if completed as per McNeish very obvious path anyone could go up. We completed this in 6hrs and am moderately fit but didn't rush it.

Written by Andy Phanco on 01 Aug 2004:

Having climbed at present over 70 Munro's, the quality of the path to the summit of Gleouraich is the best I've encountered. The fantastic view of Loch Quoich and Knoydart on the ascent of this peak has to be seen on a clear sunny day to be fully appreciated. There is quite a big dip in the ridge between Gleouraich and Spidean Miallach, however there are no difficulties. This route starts at around 700 feet elevation.

Written by William Bower on 14 Jun 2004:

Fantastic walk on what is probably one of the best stalkers path in the Highlands with great views down to loch quoich and into Knoydart .

Written by John Walker on 01 Jul 2003:

Took my 8 year old son for his first Munro. Excellent path, great views, just enough exposure to thrill him without worrying Dad! Will love doing this in winter......

Written by John Walker on 01 Jul 2003:

Took my 8yr old son for his first Munro, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Just enough exposure to make it fun, but not too much to make Dad worried about him! Excellent day out on the best engineered stalkers paths I've seen.

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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