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Jan
2009
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Beinn a' Chlachair, Creag Pitridh & Geal Charn
Ardverikie Circuit is a route in “The Ardverikie” region / range which is located in the Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a mainly circular route but there are parts where you need to retrace your footstepsArdverikie Circuit is a good route over 3 munros starting on a good landrover track which is followed, for approx 3km when you reach the reservoir then follow path up east side of Allt Coire Pitridh and climb onto Beinn a’Chlachair and to its summit. Descend on eastern side of ridge onto stalker’s path and onto second stalker’s path which leads to the bealach between Geal Charn and Creag Pitridh then return back.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 26 km/ 16 miles | 1310 m/ 4298 ft | 8 Hours plus |
There are 3 munros on the route and are listed below
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn a' Chlachair | 1087 | 56 | Bine uh Chlachear | Hill of the stonemason |
| Geal Charn (Loch Laggan) | 1049 | 81 | Geeya Charn | White peak |
| Creag Pitridh | 924 | 264 | Krayk Peetree | Petrie's crag |
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NN43248305 | 131° SE | 1.3 (1.3) | Start from lay-by between Moy & Moy Lodge and cross the River Spean via the bridge on the private road |
 | NN44258216 | 144° SE | 1.6 (2.9) | Continue south along the landrover track |
 | NN45198086 | 63° ENE | 1.1 (4) | Continue along the track to the Loch |
 | NN46138133 | 140° SE | 0.4 (4.4) | Take in the southern end of Lochan na H-earba with its sandy beaches |
 | NN464810 | 135° SE | 0.8 (5.2) | There is a small cairn (NN 464 810) where you join the stalkers path as the landrover track heads off around the lochan. Follow the stalker path. |
 | NN470804 | 151° SSE | 1.8 (7) | Further on leave the path after crossing the burn and heading towards Beinn a'Chlachair at the left of the corrie. |
 | NN47867880 | 202° SSW | 0.4 (7.4) | Continue on the eastern ridge to the summit |
 | NN47727847 | 239° WSW | 0.7 (8.1) | After the summit return back and head back then to the 977 top |
 | NN471781 | 59° ENE | 1.7 (9.8) | The summit Beinn a' Chlachair (1087 metres) |
 | NN486790 | 84° E | 1.1 (10.9) | From the top head over rocks staying left to aviod any difficulties and rejoin the stalkers path |
 | NN497791 | 318° NW | 1.2 (12.1) | Stalker Path Again take right fork |
 | NN489800 | 14° NNE | 0.4 (12.5) | |
 | NN490804 | 12° NNE | 0.6 (13.1) | Head up slopes |
 | NN49138099 | 135° SE | 0.2 (13.3) | Stalker's Path |
 | NN49258087 | 78° ENE | 1.2 (14.5) | Avioding the steep bit. Continue upto the summit & retun to the col |
| NN504811 | 270° W | 1.5 (16) | The summit Geal Charn (Loch Laggan) (1049 metres) |
 | NN489811 | 326° NW | 0.4 (16.4) | Contiue upto the summit of Creag Pitridh and contiune down via the west |
| NN487814 | 270° W | 0.2 (16.6) | The summit Creag Pitridh (924 metres) |
 | NN485814 | 236° N | 1.6 (18.2) | From summit carn head west & then pick up a path that leads southwest down grassy slopes to Alt Coire Pitridh |
 | NN47168052 | 236° N | 1.6 (19.8) | Rejoin the path. An continue back the way you came. |
Accommodation
Camping(s)
Bunroy Park Caravan and Camping Site,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
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