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Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich

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
954 m (3129 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.
NH21987240
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
209 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
Big grey hill of Fannaich
 

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
Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich is one of the group known as the Fannaichs, which lie to the N of Loch Fannich. It lies to the NE of the group and is connected to Sgurr Mor by its rocky SW ridge.

Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich has three other ridges all parallel running NE, only the most northerly has crags. Slopes are generally of moderate incline.

Normal ascent routes are from Sgurr Mor and from the A 835 road to the N via the corrie between the more northerly NE ridges.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near 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 Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich

Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich from Carn na Criche, Dec 07

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich from the summit of Sgurr Mor.

© Alan Palin
Image by Alan Palin

Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich behind Loch A'Mhadaidh from the base of Meall A'Chrasgaidh.

© Terry Thomson
Image by Terry Thomson

Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich from Carn na Criche. August 2007.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Wyvis
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich Area Map
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A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich
9.0 km
Forest Way B&B and Bunkhouse
4 Lael, Lochbroom, Nr Ullapool
15.8 km
Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
Achnasheen, Achnasheen
20.6 km
Garve Cottages
RoseMount Cottage Garve Ross-shire
20.8 km
Birch Cottage
7 Station Road, Garve
24.7 km
Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite.
Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire
26.2 km
Easter Badbea B&B
Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell
32.7 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
37.6 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
39.4 km
Achness Hotel
Rosehall
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 Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich.

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  Routes that include Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1198 m 19.43 km 6 hrs Sgurr Mor [Loch Fannaich], Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich and Meall a' Chrasgaidh  Moderate route.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich

B L M F summit...9th in the two day trip to the Fannaichs...09/08/09

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Robert and I on Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich

© Ewen Scott
Image by Ewen Scott

Me had enough of the wind all four finished heading down in to the corrie.

© mackenzie barker
Image by mackenzie barker

19/3/09 The fifth Munro of the day, and now back to the tent and a well earned rest.

© donald brown
Image by donald brown
 
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Craig Dunderdale
wrote on
August 3, 2008
I cycled in from Grudie(they don't let cars up the private road according to the gillie. Walked up from Fannich Lodge along the ridge of Creag a' Choire Riabhaich then onto the main Munro ridge, Up to Sgurr Mor, across bealach to Ben Liath Mhor Fannaich, return to bealach South to Meal Gorm and then onto An Coileachan descending South West back to cycle and return to Grudie. Fantastic weather it took about 8.5hrs and was 28 miles long in total. Great day out!
 
 

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