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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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1157 m (3795 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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NN95419229
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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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19 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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Hill of the mastiff |
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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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Beinn Bhrotain is a large complex mountain. Its N flank forms the steep craggy S wall of Glen Geusachan, and to the NE similar slopes overlook Glen Dee. To the W and S there are moderate to gentle slopes over featureless moorland leading to Glen Feshie and Glen Geldie. The normal ascent is from the SE where moderate slopes allow access from the Linn of Dee via White Bridge using the track through Glen Dee.
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Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Bhrotain include
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| Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care. |
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| Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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Beinn Bhrotain from the White Bridge on the Linn of Dee approach. 11th April 2009.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Beinn Bhrotain from Carn Bhac.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Ben Bhrotain from the Devils Point.
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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The eastern rampart of Beinn Bhrotain (right) stands above the expanse of Glen Dee, as seen from the Devil's Point.
© Michael Hill
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Image by Michael Hill
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Ascent
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1290 m
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41.69 km
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10.5 hrs
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Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine, Beinn Bhrotain, Monadh Mor and The Devils Point
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Long route on mixed terrain over 5 Munros in the Cairngorms. Cycling on the initial approach will reduce the time required for this walk. Care required for navigation and proximity to corrie rim in poor visibility.
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1290 m
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35.47 km
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9.5 hrs
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Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mor
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Long route on mixed terrain in the Cairngorms. Easy going on tops, but partly over featureless high moorland, so navigation will be difficult in low visibility. Cycling on the initial approach will reduce the time required for this walk.
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Dull summit or whatever floats your boat.....Beinn Bhrotain 20-06-10
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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The Wee Black Dug (on the right) and her other wee black dug pal, Maura. May 2010. A long, glorious day out.
© Scott Blair
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Image by Scott Blair
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At the trig point on 7th November 2009
© Oliver Bartrum
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Image by Oliver Bartrum
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Me at the summit (28/09/08).
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Chris Mercer
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July 3, 2010
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Cycled from Linn of Dee car park to White Bridge which saved a good amount of time. Walked on and up to Loch nan Stuirteag through Glen Geusachanm which was fairly steady going but nicely rewarded with a fine, remote spot for a break. The summit of Monadh Mor was reached without difficulty and then up the bouldery North West edge of Beinn Bhrotian to the summit which was unfortunately covered in cloud. Descended down following the south side of the Alt Garbh missing the NEW PATH on the north side from about NN982914 to the Dee. Very windy on the plateau but otherwise some lovely views towards Carn Toul/Ben Macdui etc. Definitely recommend taking the bike to shorten the duration of the 37km route.
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Ray Humphreys
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November 28, 2003
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Use a bike to travel/from Linn of Dee. Oct 98 - I cycled in alone facing a gale - bottom gear all the way - very, very windy all day. First went over the deleted Munro summit before ascending the bulk of Beinn Bhrotain - red granite boulders and then onto Monadh Mor - both clouded. By then I was so buffeted and ground down by the wind I took a calculated gamble and desceded directly off summit of MM into Glen Gueshacan. Luckily found a descent route but had to plough through deep snow and avoid large boulders and some greasy rock bands. Interesting walk back to bike through moraine humps.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Beinn Bhrotain
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