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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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981 m (3218 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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NH03240878
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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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168 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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2
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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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Bald red head |
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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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Maol Chinn-dearg is one of the 7 Munros on the 14km long South Glen Shiel Ridge. The ridge has steep slopes to the S and is very craggy with many corries to the N. The traverse follows the scalloped rims of the corries between peaks. The ridge may be climbed in two sections E and W but individual peaks are not easily accessed and do not require individual descriptions. Maol Chinn-dearg is the most westerly peak in the E section and hence the exit point if the whole ridge is not to be traversed. The NE ridge of Maol Chinn-dearg, Druim Coire nan Eirecheanach, has a path on its crest leading down to Glen Shiel.
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Hazards you may encounter on Maol Chinn-dearg include
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| Crags near summit. |
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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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Maol Chinn-dearg summit, from the track on the NW ridge.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Maol Chinn Dearg (left skyline) - descending to Glen Sheil from the eastern four Munros of the S Cluanie Ridge, via Druim Coire nan Eiracheanach.
© Paul Richardson
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Image by Paul Richardson
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Maol Chinn-dearg on route from Aonach air Chrith
NH045082 1 October 2009
© Brian Howarth
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Image by Brian Howarth
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The view WNW from the summit of Aonach air Chrith, showing Maol Chinn-dearg with Sgurr an Doire Leathain beyond. August 2006.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Ascent
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1605 m
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22.01 km
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7.5 hrs
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Aonach Air Chrith, Druim Shionnach, Maol Chinn-dearg and Creag a' Mhaim
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This long route is the east section of the South Glen Shiel Ridge. The traverse of the whole ridge is a considerable undertaking so it is described in two parts.
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818 m
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7.59 km
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3 hrs
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Maol Chinn-dearg
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An easily-graded walk with good views south and west across Glen Quoich towards Gleouraich and Sgurr a' Mhaoraich, . Crossing Allt Coire a' Chuill Droma Bhig at the end of the walk might be a problem if in spate.
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Four down, three to go. Still feeling fresh.
© Victoria Sheriff
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Image by Victoria Sheriff
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Maol Chinn-dearg 16th aug 2008
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Ian enjoying the views on summit 4 weather still good.
© Ian Moncur
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Image by Ian Moncur
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Number 4 19/07/07
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Maol Chinn-dearg
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