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Beinn Mhanach

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
953 m (3126 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.
NN37364115
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
211 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
Monk's hill
 

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 Mhanach lies at the head of Gleann Ach'-innes Chailein overlooking Loch Lyon to the E. It is an uncomplicated mountain orientated E to W with two tops, the second being Beinn a' Chuirn (923m). To the S the slopes are smooth and moderately steep, but there are rocky outcrops on the N slopes.

Beinn Mhanach is normally ascended from the track in Srath Tarabhan up the S slopes to the col between Beinn Mhanach and Beinn a' Chuirn. It can also be climbed from Beinn Achaladair or Beinn an Dothaidh to the W, via the bealach at the head of Gleann Calliche again ascending to the same col.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Mhanach include
 Steep slopes 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 Mhanach

Looking down Loch Lyon from Beinn Mhanach.

© Peter Chisholm
Image by Peter Chisholm

Beinn a' Chuirn, the lower of Ben Manachs two tops from tAuch Gleann

© Michael Coffield
Image by Michael Coffield

A distant Beinn Mhanach from the A82 at Auch

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

The road in: Auch Glen from Beinn Mhanach. May 2005

© Susan Jamieson
Image by Susan Jamieson
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Oss
by Metcheck
Beinn Mhanach Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Beinn Mhanach
11.6 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
12.6 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
14.8 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
15.8 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
17.4 km
Arichastlich (self catering)
The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll
17.5 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
25.5 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
28.2 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
28.3 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
30.5 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
33.8 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn Mhanach.

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  Routes that include Beinn Mhanach
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 918 m 20.94 km 6 hrs Beinn Mhanach  Easy climb with long walk in. Biggest problem is the risk of wet feet, although stepping stones are available if river is not in spate. Use of bicycle can be considered, but you will have to cycle through streams!  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Mhanach

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Mhanach

Annemarie and I with Noah on his first Munro.

© Margaret Spalding
Image by Margaret Spalding

Donald & friends summit out on Beinn Mhanach after a lift up the glen by the laird

© donald brown
Image by donald brown

Beinn Mhanach on 31 aug 2008......wet and misery just arriving!!!!!

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Me at the summit

© Al Savage
Image by Al Savage
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Beinn an Dothaidh and Beinn Mhanach
by Philip Mcloone

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 Comments
 
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David Scott
wrote on
August 29, 2009
We counted 11 river crossings starting from Auch Farm, multiply that by 2 if you return by the same route. River was in spate even in August. Very wet feet again and again.
Gareth Lynn
wrote on
June 1, 2009
Take a bike as the ride back is awsome and prepare for wet feet!!
Adam Rixon
wrote on
June 2, 2008
Walked in from Auch as per the recommended route but didn't fancy the steep-looking pull up 600m of seemingly pathless grass slopes (though there may be a path we just didn't see). Instead we headed up the farm track to the Beinn Achaladair / Beinn Mhanach col at 650m. This allowed us to include Beinn Achaladair via its 1002m top, then ascend the gentler (if somewhat boggy and tedious) WNW slopes of Beinn Mhanach. Descended steeply but with no real problems SSW back to the farm track to Auch. 27.5km and 8.5hrs in all. I'd recommend this as a good way to tackle what is a fairly ordinary hill.
Brian McBain
wrote on
August 31, 2006
Good views of the surprisingly craggy hidden side of Beinn Dorain on the walk down Glen Auch. Watch out for the mad dogs at the farm!
Neil Tilsley
wrote on
May 16, 2005
Combined Beinn Manach with Beinn a Creachain and Beinn Achaladair. The descent from those two and re-ascent of Beinn Mhanach is a bit of a pain but only takes an hour or so and may be preferable to the alternative long drag in!
 
 

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