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Meall nan Aighean

Munro
Quick Facts
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.
Altitude
981 m (3218 ft)

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).

Grid Ref.
NN69474968
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
169 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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.
Meaning
Hill of the hinds
 

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.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Meall nan Aighean is a broad mountain with twin summits, the NE top being 7m higher. It has three ridges, a W ridge with gentle slopes down to Inverar, a broad craggy S ridge and a long E ridge leading to Beinn Dearg, overlooking Fortingall.

To the S and W, the terrain is generally easy to moderate grass slopes with scattered rock outcrops, but the E ridge is steep and craggy on its N flank overlooking the higher reaches of Gleann Muilinn and on its S flank (Creag Mhor), and should be avoided.

Hazards you may encounter on Meall nan Aighean include
 Crags within 1km of summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Meall nan Aighean

Meall nan Aighean from Meall a' Bharr.

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess

Meall nan Aighean from the hillside south of Kenmore. Carn Mairg is in the far distance; 28th October 2008.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Meall nan Aighean from Carn Mairg 8th May '10

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Meall nan Aighean from the slopes of Carn Gorm 23/08/08

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig
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  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lawers
by Metcheck
Meall nan Aighean Area Map
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Results by distance from Meall nan Aighean
5.4 km
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2NQ
9.4 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
20.5 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
25.4 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
31.1 km
Leitters Farmhouse
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Meall nan Aighean.

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  Routes that include Meall nan Aighean
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1485 m 17.43 km 6.5 hrs Carn Mairg, Carn Gorm, Meall nan Aighean and Meall Garbh [Glen Lyon]  Relatively long route, but once at altitude the going is easy on short grass.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Meall nan Aighean

  Baggers Gallery for Meall nan Aighean

Meall nan Aighean 12.8.10

© iain watson
Image by iain watson

Andrew, Toto and I at the summit 24/7/10

© Margaret Spalding
Image by Margaret Spalding

Last one of the day - me at the summit of Meall nan Aighean 19/6/10.

© Leon Mooney
Image by Leon Mooney

Bruce Nov2009

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie
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 Comments
 
Leon Mooney
wrote on
June 20, 2010
Climbed on 19/6/10. The final summit of a gloriously sunny day. Seemed to reach the top of this one a lot quicker than I had expected - fairly good paths again with the summit being the rock-topped one. After going over to the lower top I dropped down to the west ridge. This descent seemed to me to take ages - watch for the paths crossing near Roinn na Creige - go straight ahead no matter how tempting the vehicle tracks look (they lead away up Glen Lyon). A tiring day, but a fine circular route with four Munros to boot!
Grant Robertson
wrote on
March 8, 2002
Q. This seems formerly to have been known as Creag Mhor, which confused me considerably. A. Yes, previous maps were wrong, Greag Mhor lies 2Km ESE. Munromagic
 
 

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