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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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992 m (3254 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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NH18203438
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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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152 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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Cairn like hill of the goats |
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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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Carn nan Gobhar has the general shape of a triangular pyramid. A SSE ridge leads down to Mullach na Moille then turns ESE towards the access path by the Allt Mullardoch to Glen Cannich. The WNW ridge links to Sgurr na Lapaich and the ENE ridge leads to Creag Dubh from where gentle N slopes give access to Glen Strathfarrar. Generally easy to moderate slopes on the ridges, but some steep slopes on the flanks.
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Hazards you may encounter on Carn nan Gobhar [Loch Mullardoch] include
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General Considerations
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On the south east ridge of Carn nan Gobhar with the summit of
Sgurr na Lapaich in the cloud.
© Christine Russell
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Image by Christine Russell
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Panorama view of Carn nan Gobhar from the SE ridge of Sgurr na Lapaich.
February 2007.
© David McSporran
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Image by David McSporran
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Carn nan Gobhar from Sgurr na Lapaich-Loch Mullardoch area
© Donald Morrison
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Image by Donald Morrison
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Looking back to Carn an Gobhar from ascent Creag Dubh 5th July 2008.
© Lynda Langlands
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Ascent
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67.14 km
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17 hrs
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Sgurr na Lapaich and Carn nan Gobhar [Loch Mullardoch]
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Longer route with steep slopes ascend and descend, so route time given here will be a minimum. These are remote mountains covered in crags, naviagte with care.
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Karl and me with Oscar on summit, 5/11/11.
© Mark Thomson
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Summit of Carn nan Gobhar...4th july 2009
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Scott & Lynda with Carn nan Gobhar behind 5th July 2008. Don't be fooled by larger cairn to south - map is correct!!
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Well, it's windy!
© Brenda Dunnett
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Image by Brenda Dunnett
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John Doig
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August 14, 2010
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2 day hike covering the 9 surrounding munros of Loch Mullardoch over a distance of approx 45km. Day 1 started with gentle climb up Carn nan Gobhars grassy slopes in low cloud and made navigation a bit more tricky coming off Lapaich and Riabhachan. After descending An Socach we headed west to river crossing and camped at foot of Beinn Fhionnlaidh among hungry midges. Day 2 required long slog up Fhionnlaidh but once on ridge it was a long but enjoyable walk with only intermittent cloud cover. Long 2 days but wonderful sense of isolation. Definitely worth another visit in better weather.
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Peter Lang
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July 30, 2007
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Park just before Dam, and follow initial good vehicle track which gives way to peaty agrocat route(higher route on OS) to bridge over Allt Mullardoch. Ascend heathery SE ridge of Mullach na Maoile, ground improves to easy walking on ridge to final stony pull up to large cairn, the actual summit is 200m further on.
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