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Meall a' Chrasgaidh

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
934 m (3064 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.
NH18507329
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
243 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 crossing
 

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
Meall a' Chrasgaidh is one of the group known as the Fannaichs, which lie to the N of Loch Fannich and is one of the more accessible with access paths to its W and E.

Meall a' Chrasgaidh approximates to a triangular pyramid with easy slopes to the W and S and steeper slopes to the N and E.

Normal ascent routes are via the NE ridge from the path by the Allt a' Mahadaidh or the WNW ridge on the path from Loch a' Bhraoin.

Hazards you may encounter on Meall a' Chrasgaidh include
 Steep slopes 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 a' Chrasgaidh

Meall a' Chrasgaidh above Loch a' Mhadaidh. August 2007.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

Meall A'Chrasgaidh (right) and Carn na Criche(left) from access path.

© Terry Thomson
Image by Terry Thomson

Meall a' Chrasgaidh from Sgurr Mor with An Teallach and the destitution road in the distance.

© Bernard Hill
Image by Bernard Hill

The view northwest to Beinn Dearg et al from the cairn on Meall Chrasgaidh.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
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  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Wyvis
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Meall a' Chrasgaidh Area Map
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Results by distance from Meall a' Chrasgaidh
7.8 km
Forest Way B&B and Bunkhouse
4 Lael, Lochbroom, Nr Ullapool
15.6 km
Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
Achnasheen, Achnasheen
22.0 km
Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite.
Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire
23.1 km
Easter Badbea B&B
Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell
24.0 km
Garve Cottages
RoseMount Cottage Garve Ross-shire
24.2 km
Birch Cottage
7 Station Road, Garve
31.2 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
31.2 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
41.1 km
Achness Hotel
Rosehall
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Meall a' Chrasgaidh.

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  Routes that include Meall a' Chrasgaidh
  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 Meall a' Chrasgaidh

  Baggers Gallery for Meall a' Chrasgaidh

and then it cleared completely...M a C summit on 08/08/09 5th summit of the day

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Robert and I on Meall a' Chrasgaidh. Very Hot Day!!

© Ewen Scott
Image by Ewen Scott

misty misty misty

© Sanders Macdonald
Image by Sanders Macdonald

Myself standing in front of Sgurr Bhreac. 28/03/09

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall
 
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 Comments
 
Terry Thomson
wrote on
May 16, 2003
On route to Meall A'Chrasgaidh, prior to crossing the Allt a' Mhadaidh @(GR214744) the path splits. Take the right branch & follow tracks to (GR196739) at 643m. A well defined path leaves the main path to the right & by following it, you negate the need to circumnavigate the "wetlands" of the north shores of Loch a'Mhadaidh. The path leads direct to the low ridge as described on the published route.
 
 

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