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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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879 m (2883 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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NN56240976
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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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50 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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Gentle sloped 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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Benvane and Ben Ledi are the two highest tops on a mountain that runs SE to NW on the western shore of Loch Lubnaig. These two hills can therefore be climbed in a single traverse if transport can be arranged. Ben Ledi has crags on its E slopes and a few near the summit but otherwise this is a grassy hill which is forested on its E and W slopes. The shortest and most frequently used route is from the head of the Pass of Leny to the E, but an ascent is also possible from Brig O' Turk to the S via Gleann Casaig.
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Hazards you may encounter on Ben Ledi 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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| 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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Ben Ledi summit New Years Day 2009
© alan wright
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Image by alan wright
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Looking to Ben Ledi beyond Loch Venachar
© eileen stark
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Image by eileen stark
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east face of ben ledi, taken from the path before the style. 28-12-09
© James Seaman
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Image by James Seaman
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The cross on Ben Ledi on a cold January day.
© Al Savage
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Image by Al Savage
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Ascent
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750 m
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9.41 km
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3.5 hrs
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Ben Ledi
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An easy well trodden route up a popular mountain.
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2/3/10 ben ledi summit
© miles ritchie
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Image by miles ritchie
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alec and john having early lunch at the top of ben ledi 21/2/10
© Alec Armstrong
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Image by Alec Armstrong
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(ben ledi) at the top 21/2/10 excellent morning awsome views
© Alec Armstrong
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Image by Alec Armstrong
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Jimmy and I at the summit in freezing conditions. 09/01/09
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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eileen stark
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December 23, 2008
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Never tire of doing this hill. Views are superb if you get a good day.
My partner Jim did this while on a course of chemo. after major operation so it was a great achievement for him. Superb.
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Leon Mooney
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October 16, 2007
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Paula and I had a pretty wet ascent, but it was drier at the top. Saw a Brocken Spectre from the summit (and got the camera out in time). Totally clear on our descent. A fairly straightforward hill, although the path was a little boggy in places.
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Sam Barber
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February 10, 2007
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Appropriately named 'God's Hill', this beautiful mountain was climbed via Stank Glen and a brisk steep ascent to its Northern ridge near Lochan nan Corp. The view from the summit is
360 degree 'WOW'.
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Alex Bryce
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October 9, 2006
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An easy ascent, either direct of via the circuit, on clear well-maintained paths throughout. The expansive views give it a very impressive effort/reward ratio, ideal for beginners.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Ben Ledi
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