Moy and the north-east ridge up Beinn a' Chlachair: route map, distance and time
1,088 m · Highland
Beinn a' Chlachair is a 1088m Munro south of Loch Laggan, with a craggy northern corrie and a bouldery summit plateau.
Track south past Lochan na h-Earba, then up the north-east ridge above the northern corrie to the bouldery plateau.
Moy and the north-east ridge at a glance
| Distance | 12.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 850 m |
| Time up | 3h 55m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 6h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Roadside near Moy, Loch Laggan |
| Start grid reference | NN 441 835 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 471 781 |
Moy and the north-east ridge map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long the Moy and the north-east ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 15m | 5h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 55m | 6h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 50m | 7h 55m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:44. Start by 09:19 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:21, sunset 16:41. Start by 09:16 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Beinn a' Chlachair summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Beinn a' Chlachair right now. The main Beinn a' Chlachair page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Beinn a' Chlachair forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Creag Meagaidh avalanche report.
About Beinn a' Chlachair
Beinn a' Chlachair is a 1088m Munro south of Loch Laggan, with a craggy northern corrie and a bouldery summit plateau. More about Beinn a' Chlachair, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Diollaid a' Chairn (925 m), 2.9 km south-east
Challenges that include Beinn a' Chlachair
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 441 835, the summit at NN 471 781), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Moy and the north-east ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Moy and the north-east ridge?
The Moy and the north-east ridge is 12.5 km one way to the summit of Beinn a' Chlachair, with 850 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 25.0 km.
How long does the Moy and the north-east ridge take?
About 3h 55m to the summit of Beinn a' Chlachair and 6h 25m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 7h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Moy and the north-east ridge?
The Moy and the north-east ridge starts from Roadside near Moy, Loch Laggan. The grid reference is NN 441 835.
Is the Moy and the north-east ridge suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start the Moy and the north-east ridge today?
By 09:19 at the latest. Sunset on Beinn a' Chlachair today is 16:44, The Moy and the north-east ridge takes about 6h 25m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Moy and the north-east ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).