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
920 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
6 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
21.58 km
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Notes
Little more than a long walk mostly on paths/tracks but good level of fitness required.
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: Aviemore
From Aviemore (B970) cross over River Spey and after 11km turn right (SW) still on B970 to Feshie Bridge. Follow minor road through Glen Feshie to a large car park 1km north of Auchlean Farm. N.B. the car park is after the sign for private road.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 920 metres. Allow 6 hours to complete this 21.58 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 carpark 1km N of Auchlean Farm
NN85099845
Distance
Altitude 325 m
1
Head S through Auchlean and take path to Achleum
NN85059706
Distance 1.53 km
Altitude 322 m
2
Continue S to bridge
NN85099647
Distance 0.64 km
Altitude 328 m
3
EITHER cross to paved road on west and head S to Carnachuin OR continue S on boggy path
NN84599376
Distance 3.04 km
Altitude 360 m
4
If on west side cross broken bridge (care required). Follow track E to junction on plateau
NN88269363
Distance 4.43 km
Altitude 975 m
5
Bear right on curving track S
NN88329298
Distance 0.83 km
Altitude 990 m
6
Leave track (at last) and walk S 320m to summit of Mullach Clach a' Bhlair
NN88319268
Distance 0.32 km
Altitude 1019 m
7
Reverse route to return
NN85099845
Distance 10.79 km
Altitude 325 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Chris Bowles
on 20 Apr 2007:
This hill can be easily combined with its relatively close neighbour Sgor Gaoith. We did this route in full winter conditions and and the traverse between the two hills was very straightforward and not particulary tiring. Whole route starting and finishing at Achlean in Glen Feshie was about 7 hours.
Written by
Peter Lang
on 14 Jul 2005:
Hottest day of year at 30c + and flies galore on Moine Mhor. Summit just a wee bump really. Good views over to Braeriach etc but water available on crossing to Sgor Gaoith and impressive loch Einich. This takes a lot longer than appears, near 2 hours following tracks but good descent to Achlean by car park. Good circuit 8 hours.
Written by
John Usher
on 18 May 2005:
This hill could be taken in along with Sgor Gaoith if the visibility is fine. There is a Land Rover track which takes you so far then its a case of a moorland slog up to the second peak.
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