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Meall Chuaich

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
951 m (3120 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.
NN71658785
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
214 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 quaich
 

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
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.

Hazards you may encounter on Meall Chuaich include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 
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 Chuaich

Meall Chuaich seen from the estate road to Ben Alder 01/10/07

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Approaching the summit of Meall Chuaich on the 15th April 2009

© Gareth Pratt
Image by Gareth Pratt

View From Stac Meall Chuaich towards Hydro Dam and road

© David Rennie
Image by David Rennie

Approach towards Meall Chuaich, 11/01/2008

© Mark McKain
Image by Mark McKain
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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
Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Monadhliath Mountains
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Carn Dearg
by Metcheck
Meall Chuaich 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 Meall Chuaich
11.1 km
Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop
Golf Course Road
11.4 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
11.5 km
Laggan Hotel
Laggan, Newtonmore
11.9 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
12.2 km
The Rumblie Guest House
The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore
31.0 km
Ravenscraig Guest House
Grampian Road, Aviemore
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 Meall Chuaich.

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  Routes that include Meall Chuaich
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 658 m 14.46 km 4.5 hrs Meall Chuaich  Easy route, mainly on heather and grass, starting from high altitude. Some steep slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Meall Chuaich

  Baggers Gallery for Meall Chuaich

Max and I on his first munro.I had to keep him on the lead all the way due to the sheep. He could have done this 10 times over!!

© John Cairns
Image by John Cairns

Max and Andy on Meall Chuaich 08/05/09 as they say Four Seasons in One Day

© John Cairns
Image by John Cairns

Me on the summit of Meall Chuaich on the 15th April 2009. My 11th Munro.

© Gareth Pratt
Image by Gareth Pratt

My friend Shelagh on the summit of Meall Chuaich on the 15th April 2009.

© Gareth Pratt
Image by Gareth Pratt
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 Comments
 
Graham Slater
wrote on
August 24, 2009
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.
Niall MacKinnon
wrote on
September 29, 2007
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'.
John Gearty
wrote on
January 12, 2004
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.
Jim Bull
wrote on
December 12, 2003
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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