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Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven]

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
867 m (2844 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.
NN16956008
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
67 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
Rough hill
 

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
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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Garbh Bheinn is a crescent shaped hill, with its two ends curving northwards towards the shores of Loch Leven.

The southern slopes are fairly steep, with a few rocky outcrops below the summit. The northern slopes are of more varied terrain with the slopes folded into minor ridges scattered with rocky outcrops and stony areas giving the mountain its name (Garbh menaing rough).

The normal ascent is from the W on the crest of the ridge.

Hazards you may encounter on Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven] include
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 
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 Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven]

The view east from Garbh Bheinn's WNW top (c.770m): looking down Loch Leven, with the Pap of Glencoe on the left, and distant namesake Garbh Bheinn (Ardgour) visible on the other side of Loch Linnhe.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Looking up Garbh Bheinn's NW ridge to the 'false summit': a subsidiary WNW top at about 770m.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Garbh Bheinn from the north-west slopes of Sgorr nam Fiannaidh; 10th October 2010.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Garbh Bheinn viewed from the north across Loch Leven

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
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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
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Bidean nan Bian
by Metcheck
Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven] 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 Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven]
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
2.5 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
5.8 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
10.5 km
The Old Coach House, North Ballachulish
6 Alltshellach Cottages, North Ballachulish
11.4 km
Sealladh Na Beinne
Old Town, North Ballachulish, Fort William
14.9 km
Calluna
Heathercroft, Fort William, PH336RE
15.3 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
15.4 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
17.9 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
21.0 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
22.4 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
23.1 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
24.7 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
25.4 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven].

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  Routes that include Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 825 m 5.77 km 2.5 hrs Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven]  A sort ascent on an easy ridge with little sign of the rough terrain for which this hill is named Not Yet Rated 
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven]

  Baggers Gallery for Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven]

Alan Campbell on the Summit Garbh Bheinn 28/8/11

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

me at summit Garbh Bheinn 28/8/11. Blackwater reservoir in the background.

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

Me and Kev at summit Garbh Bheinn 24/04/10. Also done Mam na Gualainn just before this.

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly
 
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Recently Climbed By
Fiona Reid on 11 Dec 2011
Mike Watson on 11 Dec 2011
Dave Kydd on 05 Nov 2011
David Peden on 28 Aug 2011
Vanessa Jackson on 28 Mar 2011

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Garbh Bheinn [Loch Leven]
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by Doug Tulloch

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