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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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951 m (3120 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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NN71658785
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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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214 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 quaich |
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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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The summit cone of Meall Chuaich lies at the junction of three main ridges. A W ridge leads to the crags of Stac Meall Chuaich then turns SW and leads down to the track by the Allt Coire Chuaich (this is the normal ascent route). There is a broad N ridge and and much broader NE ridge (Carn Thomais). Inclines are mostly moderate but there are some steep slopes E of the summit and the lower NW slopes are generally steeper.
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Hazards you may encounter on Meall Chuaich include
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Summit cairn on a viewless day, 18 September 2006
© Kevin Naylor
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Image by Kevin Naylor
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Meall Chuaich from the approach road along the viaduct.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Approach towards Meall Chuaich, 11/01/2008
© Mark McKain
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Image by Mark McKain
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Approaching the summit of Meall Chuaich on the 15th April 2009
© Gareth Pratt
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Image by Gareth Pratt
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Ascent
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658 m
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14.46 km
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4.5 hrs
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Meall Chuaich
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Easy route, mainly on heather and grass, starting from high altitude. Some steep slopes.
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Top of Meall Chuaich. Spot the Cairn! :D
© Sabine Flier
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Image by Sabine Flier
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Meall Chuaich Cairn hiding away in the snow!
© Sabine Flier
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Image by Sabine Flier
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Me on the summit of Meall Chuaich on the afternoon of 16/05/2010
© Andrew Blair
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Image by Andrew Blair
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Oliver Bartrum at summit cairn of Meall Chuaich on 23rd April 2010
© Oliver Bartrum
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Graham Slater
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August 24, 2009
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Climbed this on fri 21st august 09. Nice walking to get the legs moving. Did anyone notice the river seems to run uphill. Bothy was unlocked and a bottle of becks above fire place I managed to resist it. Nice day just a bit of wind , clear conditions and just a few spits of rain. Did it in about 2hrs 45 min, one of the easier ones.
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Niall MacKinnon
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September 29, 2007
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Climbed on 25th Sept. 2007, fairly straightforward. If the option is available to you, I would recommend using a bike to get from the layby where you park your car and the bothy. It is of note that this bothy is locked, possibly to prevent poachers from nearby loch, which is a pity as it looks to be in great condition. Worth bearing in mind for those of you, like me, who maybe had plans for it being used as a sheltered lunch spot before tackling the 'peak'.
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John Gearty
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January 12, 2004
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Climbed this on 11/01/04. A good walk in to get the legs going, then a fairly easy climb to the summit, good views of the drumochter hills and across to the Alder Group, snow for last 500 feet which was nice, an easy 4.5 hour day.
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Jim Bull
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December 12, 2003
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Climbed this hill on 7/12/2003 in glorious sunshine with no snow at all, a pity in some ways because the combination of blue sky and gleaming white snow on a Scottish hill is one of nature's treats for mankind. One of the easiest I've done so far and perfect for a short winter's day, only 4 hours up and down at a leisurely pace. You can't go wrong, just follow the Landrover track to the foot of the hill then pick up one of the several paths that wind their way up the south-west ridge.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Meall Chuaich
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