Schiehallion from Braes of Foss
The 'fairy hill of the Caledonians': a rebuilt path up a long ridge to a boulder-strewn summit.
- Distance
- 11.4 km
- Ascent
- 800 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1083 m
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About this walk
Schiehallion from Braes of Foss is a moderate 11.4 km out-and-back walk with 800 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Braes of Foss car park (grid reference NN 750 556). It climbs Schiehallion (1,083 m), a Munro.
Schiehallion's near-perfect cone is one of the most recognisable shapes in Scotland. In 1774 it was used in an experiment to measure the mass of the Earth, and the survey work helped invent contour lines.
The John Muir Trust has rebuilt the path up the long east ridge, but the upper section crosses a tiring field of quartzite boulders to the summit.
Route
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1
The new path
Follow the rebuilt path west across the moor and up onto the east ridge.
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2
The boulder field
Pick your way along the bouldery ridge to the summit. Return by the same route.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Schiehallion from Braes of Foss take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 11.4 km route, which has 800 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 Braes of Foss car park (grid reference NN 750 556). John Muir Trust car park (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Constructed path, then a long boulder field near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Schiehallion (1083 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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