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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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916 m (3005 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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NH06127757
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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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280 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 sword |
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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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Beinn a' Chlaidheimh is a remote peak 3km N of Sgurr Ban with rivers to the W, N and E protecting it like a moat. It can be climbed with Sgurr Ban using the path from Loch a' Bhraoin, but the more usual access route is from Corrie Hallie to the N following the track to Achneigie on the N banks of the Abhainn Loch an Nid. However, you then have to cross an unbridged river going in and out and the water level in Highland rivers can rise significantly in a day. Beinn a' Chlaidheimh is elongated and slightly curved with easy slopes on the E rising to moderate slopes with craggy outcrops nearer the summit (this is the usual ascent route). To the W the slopes are steeper and much more craggy.
On the 9th of August 2011 The Munro Society revealed that they had surveyed the height of Beinn a' Chlaidheimh to be 2998ft using the latest in GPS surveying technology. Whilst the Ordnance Survey have accepted this new height for the mountain the SMC (the custodians of the Munro list) have acknowledged the result but the mountain is yet to formally lose its Munro status.
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Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Chlaidheimh include
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| Unbridged River to cross. |
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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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An Teallach hiding under cloud and loch na sealga from Beinn a' Chlaidheimh.
© Jim Hunter
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Image by Jim Hunter
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Looking back from the col to Sgurr Ban towards Beinn a' Chlaidheimh .
© Adrie Mallegrom
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Image by Adrie Mallegrom
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Walking down the path to Shenavall bothy before climbing the big 6 in 11 hrs
© Craig Dunderdale
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Image by Craig Dunderdale
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Beinn a' Chlaidheimh from Sgurr Ban, with An Teallach behind; 29th
June 2007.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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1574 m
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22.26 km
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7.5 hrs
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Beinn a' Chlaidheimh
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Moderate route but river crossing required, therefore, this route is only possible in times of low rainfall. N.B. the level in rivers can rise rapidly after rain!
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Holly the Wonder Dog on her 4th out of 6 Munros of the Day - 6/8/11
© Aileen Moir
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Image by Aileen Moir
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Me at the top of Beinn a'Chlaidheimh, first munro of the Fisherfield 6 for us.
© Heather Shand
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Image by Heather Shand
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Christopher, Edward & Claudia Birrell and Peter Horsburgh on Beinn a Chlaidheimh
© Christopher Birrell
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Image by Christopher Birrell
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Kenny and me at the top of Beinn a' Chlaidheimh. The first of six.
© john wells
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Image by john wells
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Sc Joss
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January 25, 2012
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This isn't a muunro anymore is it? sadly I climbed it two days before reclassification...well not sadly, it was a nice day out despite the clegs but a bit of rye amusement was had at our expense when it was reclassified.
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Peter Lang
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August 9, 2011
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A remeasure by the Munro society in July 2011 has measured this at 913.96m therefore failing to make the magical 3000 ft mark (914.4m) watch this space !!
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Iain Mitchell
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July 22, 2009
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What a long walk back after the walk in from Corrie Hallie. If you want to miss the spectacular ridge walk for an easier route you could go further up the river towards loch An Nid and cross where there is an 'island' in the river. Then head up for a green grassy corrie that appears to be directly below the summit. Go well into this then go sideways to your left till you are on the edge of a ridge. This goes all the way to the summit. But the ridge walk is spectacular and you probably should not miss it. Choose a clear day, it is spectacular.
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Mairi Mackenzie
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May 19, 2004
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Tried to do all the Fisherfield 6 in one day, but lack of fitness stopped me. Superb views on a day of perfect temperature inversion. The bothy at Shenevall very welcoming, I will return to this special place.
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