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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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1130 m (3707 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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NN21226634
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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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27 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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1
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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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Large Peak |
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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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Binnein Mor, which is the highest of the Mamores, has a S ridge which connects it to Na Gruagaichean via a minor top (1062m). Binnein Mor has three other ridges, N, NE and ENE which enclose two craggy corries. Normal ascent is by a scramble up the NE ridge or on the high ridge from Na Gruagaichean. Slopes are moderate but there are many crags.
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Hazards you may encounter on Binnein Mor 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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Climb a Munro
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Binnein Mor from the east, March 07.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Binneinn Mor in the centre, with views of Binneinn Beag and Na Gruagaichean. Taken on route to Aonach Beag.
© Steve Marlow
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Image by Steve Marlow
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Binnein Mor from Sgurr Elde Mor
© Anthony Angus
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Image by Anthony Angus
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Binnein Mor's level-looking summit ridge is easily identified from a distance. Taken from the north-east ridge of Stob Coire nan Lochan, showing Binnein Mor with Na Gruagachean in front and Stob Choire Claurigh behind right, seen over nearby Am Bodach.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Ascent
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1530 m
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16.97 km
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6 hrs
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Binnein Mor and Na Gruagaichean
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A moderate route with some exposure on ridges and summit of Na Gruagaichean. Easy access on paths.
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Last Munro x 3
© donald brown
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Image by donald brown
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Me at the summit of Binnein Mor 10/10/2010
© Ian Mather
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Image by Ian Mather
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me atop Binnein Mor an a wet Halloween!!!! 2009
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Image by mackenzie barker
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Me and Karl on summit,26,09,09.
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Alex Bryce
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September 14, 2009
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Ascended directly onto the north ridge (the middle of the three) from the loch below Binnein Beag - it's not as steep as it looks. After an easy level section, the final steepening of the ridge to the summit of Binnein Mor looked intimidating rising out of the mist, but it turned out to be straightforward, with easy routes skirting the tougher scrambling bits - though a touch exposed in places. Fantastic route to the summit of a superb mountain - i'll try a different approach route next time: Spoilt for choice on Binnein Mor!
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Binnein Mor
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