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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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1002 m (3287 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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NH13321545
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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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133 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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1
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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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Rounded hill of the rowan tree |
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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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Sail Chaorainn lies to the Loch Cluanie and is the northerly neighbour of Sgurr nan Conbhairean. The summit ridge lies between the cliffs of Coire Mheadhoin to the E and steep craggy slopes overlooking Gleann na Cicheto the W. N of the summit a narrow winding ridge leads to Tigh Mor na Seilge (929m) from where a descent into Gleann na Ciche is possible. To the S lies a small plateau leading to two narrow ridges, a SSW ridge connecting to Sgurr nan Conbhairean, and a very narrow ESE ridge to Carn a Mhadaidh-ruaidh from where a descent via An Reithe (845m) can be made into Coire Dho. This mountain is normally climbed with Sgurr nan Conbhairean from Strath Cluanie.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sail Chaorainn include
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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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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Sail Chaorrain when seen from the summit of Sgurr nan Conbhairean.
© Chris Bowles
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Image by Chris Bowles
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The wide grassy approach and the summit of Sail Chaorainn viewed from the summit of Sgurr nan Conbhairean. The huge Glen Affric hills snowcapped in the background.
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Looking North to Sail Chaorainn from Sgurr Nan Conbhairean.
© Peter Chisholm
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Image by Peter Chisholm
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Glen Affric from Sail Chaorainn.
© David Howie
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Image by David Howie
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Karl on summit,(8.11.09).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Sail Chaorrain summit as the may blizzards hit...may 3rd 09
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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This is actually the lower top but it is a better cairn than the true summit.
© Peter Wood
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Image by Peter Wood
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Graham at the summit of Sail Chaorainn, May 2007.
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sail Chaorainn
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