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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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857 m (2811 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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NN24625668
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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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82 of 221 Corbetts |
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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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Rocky 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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Beinn a' Chrulaiste and Buachaille Etive More (Munro) sit either side of the A82 forming the E gateway to Glen Coe.
Beinn a' Chrulaiste has three main ridges, the largest runs N, curving E to the twin topped Meall Bhalach, the second largest runs W to Altnafeadh where there is parking, and the third ridge runs ESE providing an ascent route from the Kings House Hotel.
The S and NW slopes of Beinn a' Chrulaiste are steep and craggy, and there are crags NE of the summit, however an ascent via the W or ESE ridges will avoid these crags.
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Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Chrulaiste 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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Beinn a' Chrulaiste from the southeast, taken from the A82 road. 31st October 2008.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Buachaille Etive Mor from the summit of Beinn a' Chrulaiste. 20/02/10
© Mike Reynolds
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Image by Mike Reynolds
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min.jpg "Beinn a' Chrulaiste - Click to enlarge")
Looking West onto the summit of Beinn a'Chrulaiste. Febuary 2006
© Peter Chisholm
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Image by Peter Chisholm
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Beinn a' Chrulaiste seen from the summit of Gharbh Bheinn (Loch Leven).
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Ascent
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648 m
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10.23 km
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3.5 hrs
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Beinn a' Chrulaiste
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Short approach to an ascent on easy to moderate slopes - can be extended by a descent to Kings House Hotel and a cold drink
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Stuart on the top of Beinn a' Chrulaiste Nov 2010 with Ben Nevis and Mamores in the background. Excellent views for a short walk from the Kings House.
© Alister Richmond
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Image by Alister Richmond
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Myself and Ruth at Summit on a clear October day
© David Peden
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Image by David Peden
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Myself at summit 18/04/2010
© Ethel Jessett
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Image by Ethel Jessett
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Me at the trig point, Ben Nevis in the background. What a day!
© Mike Reynolds
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Image by Mike Reynolds
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There are no shared tracklogs for Beinn a' Chrulaiste
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Kevin Woods
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February 17, 2008
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Chrulaiste isn't a great mountain for the terrain but for the views it's absolutely superb. Although it's just a great round lump of a hill, the views to Glen Coe and the Buachaille Etive Mor are stunning, and give you a real sense of the shape (and steepness!) of BEM. Climbed it on an overcast 2008-02-17, with some snow about, but not a lot left after the high pressure of the preceeding week.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Beinn a' Chrulaiste
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.jpg "Beinn a' Chrulaiste - Click to enlarge")
