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Spidean Coir' an Laoigh (Beinn Damh)

Corbett
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
903 m (2962 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.
NG89265019
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
17 of 221 Corbetts
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
Hill of the stag (Peak of the corrie of the calf)
 

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
  24   Raasay & Applecross, Loch Torridon & Plockton
  25   Glen Carron & Glen Affric
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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Beinn Damh is a splendid mountain with steep slopes and crags. Beinn Damh rises from Beinn Bheag on the shore of Loch Torridon, SE to the craggy fortress of Sgurr na Bana Mhoraire (687m). From here the ridge continues SE to Meall Gorm (675m) and drops down to the col above Toll Ban (light coloured hollow) which is the main ascent point from the NE.

The ridge then ascends round the rim of Toll ban to a top (868m) from where a narrowing ridge continues SSE then SE to the highest point Spidean Coir an Laoigh (903m) (Corbett). From here a descent is possible NE through the crags to the path in Drochaid Coire Roill.

Hazards you may encounter on Spidean Coir' an Laoigh include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags 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.

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Picture Gallery for Spidean Coir' an Laoigh

Beinn Damh seen across Loch Torridon from Bealach Gaoithe on the Diabaig road.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Beinn Damh as seen from the summit of Maol Chean-dearg on a fine wintery afternoon.

© Chris Bowles
Image by Chris Bowles

The splendid view E from Spidean Coir' an Laoigh, showing (left to right) Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine (C), the 3 tops of Beinn Liath Mhor (M), Sgorr Ruadh (M) and Maol Chean-dearg (M).

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

The prospect on emerging from the forest during the ascent of Beinn Damh. The summit (Spidean Coir' an Laoigh) can be seen on left.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown
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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
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Torridon
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Spidean Coir' an Laoigh 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 'as the crow flies' from Spidean Coir' an Laoigh
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
4.5 km
Annat Lodge
No. 8 Annat, Torridon, by Achnasheen, Wester Ross
19.2 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
23.0 km
Dornie Lodges
Princes Street, Dornie
30.2 km
NIA ROO
Carn Gorm, Morvich, Inverinate
31.9 km
Caolas Beag
2 Big Sand, Big Sand, Gairloch, Wester Ross
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Spidean Coir' an Laoigh.

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  Routes that include Spidean Coir' an Laoigh
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1079 m 11.88 km 4.5 hrs Spidean Coir' an Laoigh  An excellent route on a Torridon classic.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Spidean Coir' an Laoigh

  Baggers Gallery for Spidean Coir' an Laoigh

Jarl and Kerry on the summit in low cloud

© Peter Sinclair
Image by Peter Sinclair

benji on way up beinn damh 24 /7/06

© Ken Mcinnes
Image by Ken Mcinnes

Angela by the summit cairn on Spidean Coir' an Laoigh (Beinn Damh), August 1969.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown
 
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