Fersit round up Chno Dearg: route map, distance and time
1,046 m · Highland
Chno Dearg is a 1046m Munro east of Loch Treig, climbed from Fersit near Tulloch with Stob Coire Sgriodain.
Climb the grassy north-east slopes to Chno Dearg, then follow the ridge over Meall Garbh to Stob Coire Sgriodain and descend to Fersit.
Fersit round at a glance
| Distance | 5.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 793 m |
| Time up | 2h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Fersit, near Tulloch |
| Start grid reference | NN 352 781 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 377 741 |
Fersit round 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 Fersit round takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 2h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 55m | 4h 10m |
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 12:19 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:42. Start by 12:17 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Chno Dearg summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Wednesday 28 October
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:44.
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Poor Tomorrow Thursday 29 October
Mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Poor. Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:42.
Best day of the next seven for the Fersit round: Monday 2 November, with summit gusts around 11 mph and a 0% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Chno Dearg forecast
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Creag Meagaidh avalanche report.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -5°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 100% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 47 mph.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Chno Dearg
Chno Dearg is a 1046m Munro east of Loch Treig, climbed from Fersit near Tulloch with Stob Coire Sgriodain. More about Chno Dearg, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Meall Garbh (976 m), 1.5 km south
- Stob Coire Sgriodain South Top (958 m), 1.8 km west
- Stob Coire Sgriodain (979 m), 2.1 km west
Challenges that include Chno Dearg
More walks from Fersit, near Tulloch
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Fersit via Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin up Stob Coire Easain
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 352 781, the summit at NN 377 741), 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.
Fersit round: questions and answers
How far is the Fersit round?
The Fersit round is 5.2 km one way to the summit of Chno Dearg, with 793 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.4 km.
How long does the Fersit round take?
About 2h 20m to the summit of Chno Dearg and 3h 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 4h 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Fersit round?
The Fersit round starts from Fersit, near Tulloch. The grid reference is NN 352 781.
Is the Fersit round 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 Fersit round today?
By 12:19 at the latest. Sunset on Chno Dearg today is 16:44, The Fersit round takes about 3h 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 Fersit round?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).