GUNUNG · Britania Raya

Schiehallion

Sìdh Chailleann

Information

Elevation: 1.083 m
Country: Britania Raya (GB)
Location / Range: Highlands Tengah, Perthshire, Skotlandia
Mountain type: Puncak kuarsit berbentuk kerucut menyendiri di Perth and Kinross, Skotlandia — sebuah Munro
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 56.6669, -4.1002
Difficulty: Pendakian bukit; jalur timur terawat di bawah, lalu medan bongkah batu tanpa jalur jelas menuju puncak. Kabut dan kondisi musim dingin meningkatkan kesulitan.
Best Season: Mei–September untuk cuaca terbaik; musim dingin butuh perlengkapan es dan pengalaman winter hillwalking
Permits & Rules: Ikuti Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Parkir Braes of Foss dikelola Forestry and Land Scotland dan berbayar; lihat halaman resmi untuk tarif serta fasilitas terbaru.
Hazards: Kabut dan angin mendadak, bidang batu (boulder field) di punggungan atas yang melelahkan dan membingungkan navigasi, tanah berawa di bagian bawah, kondisi musim dingin bisa serius

Description

Schiehallion is a 1,083 m Munro in Perthshire, Scotland, with a quartzite ridge and a distinctive conical profile when viewed from the west. The standard approach from Braes of Foss follows the eastern path maintained by the John Muir Trust before crossing boulders to the summit; Walkhighlands gives a 10 km return walk, 731 m of ascent and 4–6 hours. The well-made lower path does not represent the whole climb: the upper section requires careful footing and navigation in mist. The mountain is also known for Maskelyne’s eighteenth-century experiment investigating the Earth’s mass. Forestry and Land Scotland manages paid parking at the start, while the John Muir Trust cares for the path and habitats of East Schiehallion.

Gallery

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Routes

Jalur Punggungan Timur via Braes of Foss

Hillwalking; bagian puncak tanpa jalur jelas / pathless summit boulders

10.00 km +731 m ±4–6 jam pulang-pergi (sekitar 10 km)

The standard and most popular route, starting from the Braes of Foss car park on the north-east side. The John Muir Trust-maintained path climbs through grass and boggy ground onto the east ridge, then becomes a quartzite boulder field for the final third to the summit—tiring and easy to lose in mist, so navigation matters.

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Punggungan Timur dalam kondisi musim dingin / East ridge in winter

Winter hillwalking

Uses the same eastern approach rather than a separate trail. Scottish Adventures explains that snow and ice can conceal gaps between boulders and complicate navigation; appropriate winter skills and equipment are required. Summer timings should not be assumed to apply.

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Putaran punggungan barat dari Kinloch Rannoch / West-ridge circuit

Sebagian besar tanpa jalur di barat / largely pathless west ridge

Julian Cartwright’s 2017 account follows East Tempar, ascends the west ridge, descends the east ridge to Braes of Foss and returns to Kinloch Rannoch by road. He reports 17 miles overall, including the road return. This is a historical account for experienced walkers; access and navigation need rechecking.

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Climbing Experiences

The existing videos are complemented by three written accounts: a novice finding the boulder field demanding, a clear but windy ascent from Braes of Foss, and a long circuit over the west ridge. The east ridge is the standard approach; Julian’s western circuit is a historical account across largely pathless ground, not a substitute for current navigation guidance. Winter conditions should be distinguished from summer hillwalking.

References

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