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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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996 m (3267 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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NH06580429
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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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146 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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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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Peak of deer |
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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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Spidean Mialach and Gleouraich are connected by a ridge on the N side of Loch Quoich. They form grassy corries to their S but to the N their character is very different with high craggy corries and rocky slopes. The S slopes are consequently more accessible, particularly as stalkers paths run high on their slopes. From the summit of Spidean Mialach a ridge runs WNW 2.5km along the rims of successive N corries to Gleouraich. To the E this ridge continues a further 3.5km before losing its rocky nature. A descent SW from the summit of Spidean Mialach on steep grassy slopes leads to a path W of Loch Fearna.
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Hazards you may encounter on Spidean Mialach 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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| 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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Spidean Mialach seen from Creag Choire na Fiar Bhealaich.
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Spidean Miallach as seen from the its lower west ridge.
© Chris Bowles
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Image by Chris Bowles
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Spidean Miallach from the summit of Maol Chinn-dearg.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Loch Quoich from Spidean Mialach.
© Jim Nicol
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Image by Jim Nicol
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Ascent
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Distance
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1230 m
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10.59 km
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4.5 hrs
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Gleouraich and Spidean Mialach
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Moderate route with some exposure and an excellent ridge walk.
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Spidean Mialach on fantastic september day 30th 2009.....
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Met these two guys on summit Jacob aged seven his dad and myself 29/07/06. Jacobs tenth Munro congratulations wee man
© John Donnelly
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Image by John Donnelly
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Michael Howell
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January 9, 2009
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An airy summit with drops on three sides. In winter beware the cornices which come almost up to the shelter cairn. Not advisable to try to find the top if visibility is bad.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Spidean Mialach
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