The eastern Mamores from Kinlochleven
Four Munros from Kinlochleven: Na Gruagaichean, Binnein Mòr (the highest Mamore), Binnein Beag and Sgùrr Eilde Mòr.
- Distance
- 18.9 km
- Ascent
- 2020 m
- Time
- 8–10.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1129 m
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About this walk
The eastern Mamores from Kinlochleven is a hard 18.9 km circular walk with 2,020 m of ascent, taking 8 to 10.5 hours. It starts at Kinlochleven (grid reference NN 186 619). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Binnein Mor at 1,129 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
From Kinlochleven, a path climbs past Mamore Lodge onto Na Gruagaichean, 'the maidens', with its twin summits. A narrow ridge leads on to Binnein Mòr, the highest of the Mamores, with a fine view of the Ring of Steall to the west.
From Binnein Mòr the route drops to the lochans below Binnein Beag for a short, steep climb to its summit, then crosses to Sgùrr Eilde Mòr before descending by Coire na Bà back to Kinlochleven. A big day.
Route
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1
Mamore Lodge
Climb from the village past Mamore Lodge and up the stalkers' path towards Na Gruagaichean.
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2
Na Gruagaichean and Binnein Mòr
Climb Na Gruagaichean and follow the narrow ridge north to Binnein Mòr.
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3
Binnein Beag and Sgùrr Eilde Mòr
Drop to the lochans, climb Binnein Beag, then cross to Sgùrr Eilde Mòr.
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4
Coire na Bà
Descend to the lochan and follow the path back to Kinlochleven.
Summits
1129 m
942 m
1008 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does The eastern Mamores from Kinlochleven take?
- Most walkers take 8–10.5 hours for the 18.9 km route, which has 2,020 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Kinlochleven (grid reference NN 186 619). Car parks in the village.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Fort William and Glencoe. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Stalkers' paths, then rocky ridges and steep, stony slopes; some pathless ground.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Binnein Mor (1129 m, Munro); Na Gruagaichean (1054 m, Munro); Sgurr Eilde Mor (1008 m, Munro); Binnein Beag (942 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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