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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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913 m (2995 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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NH08734805
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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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3 of 221 Corbetts |
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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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Rocky peak of the pedlars |
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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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Sgurr nan Ceannaichean, is a compact and relatively steep sided mountain with a craggy W face. From the S it has a rounded profile with two short ridges (ESE and W) on the upper slopes only. A path from the track in Pollan Buidhe ascends the S face to the W ridge. There is a distinct N ridge, which forms the W wall of Coire Toll nam Bian, and leads down to a path by the Alltan na Feola.
Sgurr nan Ceannaichean, formerly a munro, was re-surveyed at 913.43m by the Munro Society and officially changed status on the 10th of September 2009.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr nan Ceannaichean include
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| Crags on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Conquer Corbett this June and help raise money for charity. To find out more about Conquer a Corbett, or to register, visit www.macmillan.org.uk/corbett or call 0131 260 3720
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The beginning of the ascent of Sgurr nan Ceannaichean from the Moruisg col.
© Terry Thomson
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Image by Terry Thomson
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Looking back to Sgurr nan Ceannaichean from track near Craig. 22/09/2011
© Eileen Stark
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Image by Eileen Stark
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The impressive west face of Sgurr nan Ceannaichean seen from the Glenuaig Lodge private road near Craig.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Sgurr nan Ceannaichean from A890 showing the Creag a' Chalt descent falling to the left. 08-01-03
© Terry Thomson
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Image by Terry Thomson
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Just managing to walk against very strong winds between the summit
cairns. 22/09/2011
© Eileen Stark
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Image by Eileen Stark
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Me, Oscar and Karl on summit, this cairn being the better of two, and the true summit cairn is to the south,(31/10/10).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Sgurr nan Ceannaichean summit on fab but cold day in august 2009
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Summit of Sgurr nan Ceannaichean.
© David Singleton
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Image by David Singleton
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David Harbottle
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April 16, 2006
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Climbed 14/4/06, a great hill.
If you choose to complete the Sgurr nan Ceannaichean -> Moruisg ciruit anti clockwise here's how to save yourself some pain: From the A890 (car park) cross river by bridge and pass under railway, the path seems to disappear. Do NOT head N to north ridge of SnC, instead follow the railway line fence west for about 1/3 mile (very boggy) before turning only slighly ENE directly towards the Alltan na Feola to pick up an excellent stalkers path on the east side of the burn - this excellent path will take you easily to the foot of N ridge (avoiding deep peat hag area).
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgurr nan Ceannaichean
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