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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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919 m (3015 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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NN02489958
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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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272 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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Noisy hill |
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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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Gairich is located between Glen Kingie and Loch Quoich. It has moderate to steep slopes rising to crags below the summit ridge which runs SW to NE, with two peaks, Gairich and Gairich Beag (730m). From the summit ridge three ridges arise, NNW turning N to Meall a' Coire Leith (437m), NNE and finally E to Druim na Geid Salaich. The normal ascent route is via the E ridge on easy slopes leading to a steep climb through rocky outcrops to the summit. An alternative ascent can be made via the W slopes of Gairich Beag were a stalkers path leads to the summit.
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Hazards you may encounter on Gairich include
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Gairich - Heading up Gairich's ridge
© Ken Mason
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Image by Ken Mason
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Gairich from Spidean Mialach, 28/12/08
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Gairich taken from Sgurr Mor
© Steve Marlow
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Image by Steve Marlow
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The view to Ladhar Bheinn from Gairich
© Jim Hunter
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Image by Jim Hunter
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Ascent
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1165 m
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20.91 km
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6.5 hrs
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Gairich
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Moderate route with some scrambling close to summit.
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Nearly the wettest i have ever been bar swimming..lol..Gairich summit on 2nd of August 09
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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At the top of Gairich with previous days efforts in the back ground 13 April 09
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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My son Jack at the summit of Gairich 30 May 2008
© Kevin Naylor
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Image by Kevin Naylor
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Gairich 24/06/07 no view lousy weather for my 150th
© Jim Nicol
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Image by Jim Nicol
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Peter Lang
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September 12, 2006
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climbed 11/9/06 - slight exaggeration on path, wore gaiters expecting worst but nothing remarkable, encountered a lot worse in 240+ munros. good path along ridge to base final steep 320 m climb to summit and excellent path scrambles up front. Our party of 6 took 6hrs enjoying views etc - much more enjoyable than expected and good character. Return via stony shore for some variety if ground really wet.
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David Nichols
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January 7, 2006
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My son Ellis and I climbed this hill on January 3rd 2006 when most of the ground underfoot was frozen solid. Judging by the comments before it seems like we did the right thing! The steep zig zag path to the top avoids most problems and the views were stunning.
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David Howie
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December 30, 2005
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Moisture - what moisture? Wait for a freeze..........
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Ian Johnston
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January 9, 2005
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For the full wetness effect, try climbing this hill on the fourth day of heavy rain, and on a day when the west of Scotland flooded. Be aware though, that in very wet weather the unnamed burn feeding into Glen Kingie at NN066996 will be difficult to cross. A good guide is the outflow from Lochan nan Fhigheadair - if you have to wade this on the way out, it will be difficult to cross the burn without a waist deep wade. Otherwise a good little hill - celebrate the moisture!
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Stanley Nowak
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October 29, 2004
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I second the " wet " comments . I climbed this hill on October 24 , and the underfoot conditions were absolutely appalling . Did not see a thing all day . There are a couple of interesting rocky bits near the summit , take care when descending , you have to turn round and face inwards . Also take care on the descent when crossing a small stream , path is not obvious and you can easily go astray .
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