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Wed

03

Dec

2008

Sunrise Sunrise 9:37 am
Sunset Sunset 4:35 pm
6 hours 57 minutes(s) daylight

Schiehallion is a route in “The Glen Lyon” region / range which is located in the Loch Tay to Loch Rannoch area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.

On this route you return by same way

Schiehallion is a fine peak and despite the obvious problems from such a popular munro, the long eastern ridge has a certain allure that always endures.

Start from the carpark and follow the route marked "Schiehallion Path" over a new path contructed by John Muir Trust in 2004.

Distance: 9km / 5 miles
Ascent: 750m / 2461 feet
Time: 4 hours

There is 1 munro on this route

MunroHeightOrderPronunciationMeaning
Schiehallion108359Shee-hallianFairy hill of the Scots


QGrid Ref.BearingDistance(km)Description
NN753556232° SW1.1 (1.1)Start from the path at the south end of the car park
NN744549258° WSW0.5 (1.6)Continue up the long central section of the ridge which rises slowly
NN739548249° WSW0.9 (2.5)
NN731545276° W1.8 (4.3)The ridge narrows towards the top. Climb the summit and return the same way
Munro SummitNN713547276° W1.8 (6.1)The summit Schiehallion (1083 metres)

This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator

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.
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