The Ring of Steall: A classic mountain route traversing four Munros with exposed scrambling along narrow, rocky ridges and aretes.
Route: The Ring of Steall
Mountain: Sgurr a'Mhaim (definition: peak of the big rounded hill), Am Bodach (definition: the old man), Stob Coire a'Chairn (definition: peak of the coire of the cairn) and An Gearanach (definition: the complainer)
Stars: ****
Grade/Difficulty: Grade 1 (easy scrambling / difficult walking / I (Winter)
Time: 9/12 hours
Distance: 16km / 10miles
Ascent: 1700m / 5600ft
Mountain: Sgurr a'Mhaim (definition: peak of the big rounded hill), Am Bodach (definition: the old man), Stob Coire a'Chairn (definition: peak of the coire of the cairn) and An Gearanach (definition: the complainer)
Stars: ****
Grade/Difficulty: Grade 1 (easy scrambling / difficult walking / I (Winter)
Time: 9/12 hours
Distance: 16km / 10miles
Ascent: 1700m / 5600ft
This classic round circumnavigating Steall Falls over four Munros starts with a steep ascent of Sgurr a'Mhaim, the highest of the four summits for the day at 1099m. From here a narrow crest known as 'The Devil's Ridge' traverses over two subsidiary summits onto Am Bodach. A short steep descent to the north then drops to a small col where a fine ridge and re-ascent leads to the summit of Stob Coire a'Chairn and An Gearanach. From the final summit of the traverse a good zig zag path descends into Glen Nevis only minutes walk from Steall Falls, the confluence of the watershed this ridge line traverses. Finally the famous wire bridge leads via a good track back to the starting location.
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"Between Loch Leven and Glen Nevis there stretches [...] one of the fnest mountain ranges in Scotland, the Mamores. [A chain] of Munros linked by narrow curving ridges, their flanks scalloped by many corries, while through the mountains there is a remarkable network of stalker's paths, climbing up the corries and along the ridges."
The Munros, Scottish Mountaineering Club Hillwalkers' Guide
Cost
SUMMER:
1 Person: £260
2 People: £320 (£160 per person)
3 People: £360 (£120 per person)
4 People: £400 (£100 per person)
WINTER:
1 Person: £295
2 People: £375 (£187.50 per person)
Prices are per day. For larger groups please enquire and we will be able to quote for your specific requirements.
1 Person: £260
2 People: £320 (£160 per person)
3 People: £360 (£120 per person)
4 People: £400 (£100 per person)
WINTER:
1 Person: £295
2 People: £375 (£187.50 per person)
Prices are per day. For larger groups please enquire and we will be able to quote for your specific requirements.
equipment
We will provide a helmet for each day. If you are not used to this technical equipment your guide will ensure it is used in the correct manner. They will also assess the groups abilities and the prevailing weather and chose the appropriate route for the day. We are here to make your experience as safe and fun as possible.
Please see the Kit List for a comprehensive list of what you will need to bring.
Please see the Kit List for a comprehensive list of what you will need to bring.
whats included
Fully qualified, insured and experienced Mountain Leader/Instructor/Guide
Helmet for the duration of the course
Safety brief
Action photos
£10 per guided day donated to Nevis Landscape Partnership
Kit list
You will have to organise accommodation, food, personal equipment and insurance.
For larger groups we can arrange extra guides at a corresponding cost.
Helmet for the duration of the course
Safety brief
Action photos
£10 per guided day donated to Nevis Landscape Partnership
Kit list
You will have to organise accommodation, food, personal equipment and insurance.
For larger groups we can arrange extra guides at a corresponding cost.
timing and meeting
You will meet your leader/instructor/guide on the morning of your start date. Your leader/instructor/guide will be in contact the week before your start date to discuss final arrangements and the prevailing weather conditions.
