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Binnein Mor

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
1130 m (3707 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.
NN21226634
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
27 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
Large Peak
 

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.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  41   Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe
Only £6.29  (£11.69 Laminated) from  

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
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.

Hazards you may encounter on Binnein Mor include
 Stony/rocky 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 Binnein Mor

A snow coated view of Binnein Beag and Binnein Mor taken from the slops of Aonach Beag on the 30/11/2008.

© Martin Forbes
Image by Martin Forbes

Walkers leaving the summit of Na Gruagaichean heading for Binnein Mor.

© Robert Crawford
Image by Robert Crawford

Binnein Mor and Binnein Beag seen beyond An Gearanach from Sgurr a' Mhaim.

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess

Binnein Mor from Stob Coire a' Chairn; 7th May 2008.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen
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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) 		Nevis Range
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Aonach Beag
by Metcheck
Binnein Mor 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 Binnein Mor
12.8 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
13.1 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
13.5 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
15.2 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
15.3 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
15.3 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
15.5 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
15.8 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
19.0 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
20.0 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
20.1 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
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 Binnein Mor.

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  Routes that include Binnein Mor
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1530 m 16.97 km 6 hrs Binnein Mor and Na Gruagaichean  A moderate route with some exposure on ridges and summit of Na Gruagaichean. Easy access on paths.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Binnein Mor

  Baggers Gallery for Binnein Mor

me atop Binnein Mor an a wet Halloween!!!! 2009

© mackenzie barker
Image by mackenzie barker

Me and Karl on summit,26,09,09.

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

On top of Binnein Mor on one of those flawless days that only come along once every few years.

© Ian Munro
Image by Ian Munro

Across the peak of Binnein Mor, with a stunning viwe of the Mamores.!

© Pete Swales
Image by Pete Swales
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 Comments
 
Alex Bryce
wrote on
September 14, 2009
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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