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This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
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1004 m (3293 ft)
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This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.
Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.
NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).
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NN97619511
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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130 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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3
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Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
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From Bod an Deamhain meaning penis of the demon |
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The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.
You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.
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The Devils Point is the smallest peak of the Cairn Toul group, some 200 meters lower than its lofty neighbour, but an impressive peak none-the-less. This mountain is the SE promontory of the Cairn Toul plateau with steep rock faces to the S (into Glen Geusachan) and to the E (into Glen Dee). To the W lies the the summit plateau of Cairn Toul giving easy access from the NW and to the N are steep slopes to Coire Odhar. The normal ascent route is from the Corrour Bothy in the Lairig Ghru up the head-wall of Coire Odhar.
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Hazards you may encounter on The Devils Point include
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Climb a Munro
Climb a Munro this year and help raise money for charity. Visit www.macmillan.org.uk for details
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The Devil's Point looking across from Carn a'Mhaim
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Devils Point on a fine Novembers morning. picture taken south of the Corrour Bothy
© Andrew Hinton
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Image by Andrew Hinton
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The Devil's Point taken from Carn a'Mhaim
© Calum Dinnes
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Image by Calum Dinnes
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The Devils Point from Glen Geusachan just before Glen Dee.
© Donald Morrison
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Image by Donald Morrison
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Me and Fern on the Devils point with Ben MacDui in the background before
the weather broke April 25th 2011
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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Jorja at the summit. August 2010.
© Scott Blair
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Image by Scott Blair
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OPB on Devil's Point 25th June 2006
© Oliver Bartrum
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Image by Oliver Bartrum
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Shirley and myself on the summit of Devil's Point on a very hot day June 1st 2009
© Colin Barclay
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Image by Colin Barclay
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John Cairns
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June 12, 2009
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Cycled in from Linn of Dee.2 hours to Corrur Bothy and a further 3 hours to the top of Sgor an Lochain Uaine so we decided to add in Monadh Mor and Beinn Bhrotain for what we worked out at most an extra 2 hours onto our day.The desent down from Beinn Bhrotain into Glen Geusachan was steep in parts but not to bad and the trudge back to the main path was a bit of a slog but that extra effort was worthwhile to complete 5 Munros in a 10hour day .Heavy snow falls in the middle of June also makes you realise that you should always carry extra gear just incase.
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Chris Bowles
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March 27, 2008
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Approaching from Linn of Dee this really is an imposing sight. However the ascent from Corrour Bothy up Coire Odhair is very easy up a good, well used path. On a good day the views are excellent at the top. This was the first hill of a very long day in the Cairngorms (Cairn Toul & Sgor an Lochan Uaine also) with a bike a definite reccomendation. I took the bike as far as the small wood just before the Luibeg Burn.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for The Devils Point
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