Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail up Slioch: route map, distance and time
981 m · Highland
Slioch is a bold, buttressed Munro towering over the head of Loch Maree near Kinlochewe, climbed via a long approach through Gleann Bianasdail.
A long walk along the river towards Loch Maree, then up Gleann Bianasdail and into the corrie on the south-east side before the summit climb.
Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail at a glance
| Distance | 12.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,061 m |
| Time up | 4h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 6h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Incheril car park, Kinlochewe |
| Start grid reference | NH 035 620 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 004 690 |
Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail 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
- Kinlochewe Hotel0.7 km
- The Coffee Shop0.9 km
- The Old Hall Cafe0.9 km
- Public toilets0.6 km
- Public toilets1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 35m | 5h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 4h 20m | 6h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 5h 20m | 8h 35m |
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 07:25, sunset 16:45. Start by 08:50 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:27, sunset 16:42. Start by 08:47 to be down before dark, allowing 6h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Slioch summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Slioch right now. The main Slioch page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Slioch forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Northwest Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Torridon avalanche report.
About Slioch
Slioch is a bold, buttressed Munro towering over the head of Loch Maree near Kinlochewe, climbed via a long approach through Gleann Bianasdail. More about Slioch, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sgurr an Tuill Bhain (934 m), 1.4 km east
Challenges that include Slioch
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NH 035 620, the summit at NH 004 690), 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.
Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail: questions and answers
How far is Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail?
Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail is 12.9 km one way to the summit of Slioch, with 1,061 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 25.8 km.
How long does Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail take?
About 4h 20m to the summit of Slioch and 6h 55m 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 8h 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail?
Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail starts from Incheril car park, Kinlochewe. The grid reference is NH 035 620.
Is Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail today?
By 08:50 at the latest. Sunset on Slioch today is 16:45, Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail takes about 6h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Incheril via Gleann Bianasdail?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).