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Route Information for A' Mharconaich and Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]
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The total ascent is 745 meters. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 11.53km route.
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Number | Description | OS Grid |
| Park near Balsporran Cottages on the A9 | NN62837921 |
1 | Follow path W under railway | NN62187907 |
2 | Ascend WSW to summit of Geal Charn | NN59657826 |
3 | Descend SSW to bealach at the head of Coire Fhar | NN59267663 |
4 | Ascend SSE to summit ridge of A' Mharconaich | NN59617574 |
5 | Follow ridge NE to summit | NN60437629 |
6 | Descend N 500m | NN60427680 |
7 | Continue descent NE on ridge | NN61637814 |
8 | Head N to cross stream and reach path then NE to return to approach route | NN62837921 |
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Please ensure that you have adequate mapping to cope should conditions change suddenly and you need to amend your route. This route is covered by the Ordnance Survey maps detailed below and we have negotiated a 10% discount on the RRP in addition to free postage and packing.
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Local Accommodation Options
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40.0 km |
Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG Tel: 01809 501226
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51.5 km |
Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD Tel: 01397 705988
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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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