Braes of Foss via the east ridge up Schiehallion: route map, distance and time
1,083 m · Perth and Kinross
Schiehallion is a 1083m Munro in Highland Perthshire, a near-perfect cone from the west, climbed by a built path from Braes of Foss.
A built path climbs the long east ridge, then gives way to a boulder field along the crest to the summit.
Braes of Foss via the east ridge at a glance
| Distance | 5.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 745 m |
| Time up | 2h 25m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 30m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Braes of Foss car park |
| Start grid reference | NN 750 559 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 713 547 |
Braes of Foss via the 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
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Braes of Foss via the east ridge takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 2h 55m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 25m | 3h 30m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 55m | 4h 20m |
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 07:17, sunset 16:43. Start by 12:13 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:40. Start by 12:10 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 30m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Schiehallion summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Schiehallion right now. The main Schiehallion page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Schiehallion forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Southeastern Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Schiehallion
Schiehallion is a 1083m Munro in Highland Perthshire, a near-perfect cone from the west, climbed by a built path from Braes of Foss. More about Schiehallion, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Challenges that include Schiehallion
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 750 559, the summit at NN 713 547), 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.
Braes of Foss via the east ridge: questions and answers
How far is the Braes of Foss via the east ridge?
The Braes of Foss via the east ridge is 5.7 km one way to the summit of Schiehallion, with 745 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.4 km.
How long does the Braes of Foss via the east ridge take?
About 2h 25m to the summit of Schiehallion and 3h 30m 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 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Braes of Foss via the east ridge?
The Braes of Foss via the east ridge starts from Braes of Foss car park. The grid reference is NN 750 559.
Is the Braes of Foss via the 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 Braes of Foss via the east ridge today?
By 12:13 at the latest. Sunset on Schiehallion today is 16:43, The Braes of Foss via the east ridge takes about 3h 30m 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 Braes of Foss via the east ridge?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).