Loch Quoich stalkers' path up Gleouraich: route map, distance and time
1,035 m · Highland
Gleouraich is a 1035m Munro above Loch Quoich, climbed with Spidean Mialach on one of the best-built stalkers' paths in the Highlands.
A well-built stalkers' path zigzags up the south-west ridge. Continue east over Spidean Mialach and descend to the road for a round.
Loch Quoich stalkers' path at a glance
| Distance | 5.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 824 m |
| Time up | 2h 25m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Roadside parking on the Loch Quoich road |
| Start grid reference | NH 019 023 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 039 053 |
Loch Quoich stalkers' path 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 Loch Quoich stalkers' path takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 2h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 25m | 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 07:23, sunset 16:46. Start by 12:21 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:44. Start by 12:19 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Gleouraich summit weather for this route
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Poor Today Wednesday 28 October
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 49 mph gusting 62 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor. Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:46.
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Poor Tomorrow Thursday 29 October
Mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 7% chance of rain. Rated Poor. Sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:44.
Best day of the next seven for the Loch Quoich stalkers' path: Sunday 1 November, with summit gusts around 14 mph and a 8% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Gleouraich forecast
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -4°C on top.
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers: 100% chance of rain.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 62 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 Gleouraich
Gleouraich is a 1035m Munro above Loch Quoich, climbed with Spidean Mialach on one of the best-built stalkers' paths in the Highlands. More about Gleouraich, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Creag Coire na Fiar Bhealaich (1,007 m), 0.8 km east
- Spidean Mialach (996 m), 2.8 km east
Challenges that include Gleouraich
More walks from Roadside parking on the Loch Quoich road
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Loch Quoich and the south ridge up Sgurr a' Mhaoraich
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NH 019 023, the summit at NH 039 053), 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.
Loch Quoich stalkers' path: questions and answers
How far is the Loch Quoich stalkers' path?
The Loch Quoich stalkers' path is 5.1 km one way to the summit of Gleouraich, with 824 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.2 km.
How long does the Loch Quoich stalkers' path take?
About 2h 25m to the summit of Gleouraich 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 Loch Quoich stalkers' path?
The Loch Quoich stalkers' path starts from Roadside parking on the Loch Quoich road. The grid reference is NH 019 023.
Is the Loch Quoich stalkers' path 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 Loch Quoich stalkers' path today?
By 12:21 at the latest. Sunset on Gleouraich today is 16:46, The Loch Quoich stalkers' path 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 Loch Quoich stalkers' path?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).