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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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NN26622628
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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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28 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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Hill of the calf |
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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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Ben Lui is a magnificent mountain, particularly when the great Coire Gaothaich is filled with snow. The sides of the coire are formed by parallel NE ridges, and the more northern of these (Stob Garbh) is the classic ascent route from within the corrie via the track in Glen Cononish. A shorter route from the A85 in Glen Lochy ascends the NW ridge from where the splendour of this mountain cannot be appreciated. The SW ridge leads to the smaller and less inspiring Beinn a' Chleibh and the SSW ridge leads to a bealach at the head of Coire Laoigh from where you can descend down the Glen or ascend Ben Oss.
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Hazards you may encounter on Ben Lui 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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Cloud just clearing from the summit of Ben Lui,seen from the eastern slopes of Beinn a'Chleibh
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Summit ridge on Ben Lui with huge cornices March 16th 2008
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Ben Lui from the summit of Ben Oss, 13th July 2003
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Ben Lui and Coire Laoigh from the Cononish crossing
© Doug Tulloch
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Image by Doug Tulloch
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1400 m
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24.08 km
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Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh
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This is the best route to Ben Lui the ascent from Coire Gaothach is steep but not difficult, however, Stob Garbh is difficult when there is ice on the tops.
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On the edge.
© Paul Burgess
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Image by Paul Burgess
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Myself and Doug Stewart at top of Ben Lui
© Aaron Krzyzanowski
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Image by Aaron Krzyzanowski
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Bruce and Paul, Ben Lui, May 2009. Tried the central gully Gaothach, your having a laugh! Descended, back up the north ridge. Great and picturesque mountain from the NE.Easiest route is from S, or Tighe Aird ridge, which we descended, past air wreckage.
© Bruce Donachie
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Image by Bruce Donachie
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me at the top of ben lui
© Richard Barclay
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Image by Richard Barclay
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mackenzie barker
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October 31, 2008
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Climbed Ben Lui via the central gully, a recommended winter scramble great for testing out ice axe and crampons.
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Craig Robinson
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August 30, 2006
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Climbed Ben Lui and Beinn a Chleib on a beautiful summers day July 06. Starting from the A85 in Glen Lochy, this route gives a shorter ascent to these two hills. That is it's only quality. There is no easy way over the Eas Diamh ouflow, even in dry conditions,just get your boots off and get on with it! The path through the forrest is terrible. Really boggy and one of the worst l have encountered. When you make it to the open hillside, things improve. From the top of Ben Lui, the views are tremendous. A Fantastic vantage point to view the southern Highland mountains.
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Ben Dolphin
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February 20, 2006
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Stood atop Ben Lui a few years back in what could only be described as filthy 'summer' weather. Feb 18th however, couldn't have been further removed. Very cold, light wind, clear blue skies and the most stunning approach to a mountain you could wish for. With deep snow filling Coire Gaothach and heavily laden ridges running to the summit, Ben Lui has a Himalyan air to it. A wonderful day, though the ridge from Stob Garbh to the summit was a little dicey at times. Good job the trail had already been broken.
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Stacey Hearl
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July 20, 2005
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For an alternative route to Stob Garbh take the direct ascent up Stob na Tighe Aird ridge. For exposed scramble, keep to the rim of the corrie. This is a challenging route and demands a good head for heights and scrambling skills. For less experienced walkers, take the obvious path to the left of ridge, avoiding crags.
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Thomas Smith
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June 18, 2005
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God bless Ben Lui, what a mountain. Me and wee nic love it, a love hate relationship. So challenging attempted her 4 times made it to the summit twice. Always headed from cononish farm route mostly in winter. Centre gully amazing but can be accessed via Stob Garbh easier route but still very difficult. Best mountain weve challenged to date.
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