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Monadh Mor

Munro
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
1113 m (3651 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.
NN93869421
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
40 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
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
Big 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.

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

  Description
Mondah Mor forms the head wall of Glen Geusachan with its steep rocky E slopes. It has two tops of similar size, the more northern being higher by 3m, but neither is a distinct peak.

To the S are gentle slopes over featureless moorland leading to Glen Geldie. To the N a ridge with moderate to gentle slopes leads to the plateau of the Moine Mor, from where tracks lead to Glen Feshie.

A descent NNE towards Loch nan Stuirteag then SSE by the Allt Clais an t-Sabhail leads into Glen Geusachan. 2km W of the summit lie the steep craggy slopes of Leth-chreag overlooking Glen Eidart. Mondah Mor is normally climbed with Beinn Bhrothain via the col at the head of Coire Cath nam Fionn.

Hazards you may encounter on Monadh Mor include
 Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks.
 High Plateau, summit may be difficult to locate.
 Crags within 1km of 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.
Picture Gallery for Monadh Mor

A distant Monadh Mor seen from Allt Sgairnich 11/10/08

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Monadh Mor summit may 1992

© david kennedy
Image by david kennedy

Stream junction on the Allt Luineag (see Comments section) with the north-west slope of Monadh Mor behind. The day improved for the return journey - on the way out all this had been in cloud; 11th July 2007.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Between Monadh & Beinn Bhrotain

© david kennedy
Image by david kennedy
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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
Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Cairngorms
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Braeriach
by Metcheck
Monadh Mor 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 from Monadh Mor
19.5 km
Ravenscraig Guest House
Grampian Road, Aviemore
21.7 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
22.3 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
22.7 km
Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop
Golf Course Road
23.2 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Monadh Mor.

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  Routes that include Monadh Mor
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1290 m 35.47 km 9.5 hrs Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mor  Long route on mixed terrain in the Cairngorms. Easy going on tops, but partly over featureless high moorland, so navigation will be difficult in low visibility. Cycling on the initial approach will reduce the time required for this walk.  
2 1290 m 41.69 km 10.5 hrs Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine, Beinn Bhrotain, Monadh Mor and The Devils Point  Long route on mixed terrain over 5 Munros in the Cairngorms. Cycling on the initial approach will reduce the time required for this walk. Care required for navigation and proximity to corrie rim in poor visibility. Not Yet Rated 
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Monadh Mor

  Baggers Gallery for Monadh Mor

Sitting on the small summit cairn of Monadh Mor to stop me getting blown over 11/10/08

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Me on top(28/09/08).

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Me at the top

© Margaret Spalding
Image by Margaret Spalding
 
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 Comments
 
david kennedy
wrote on
August 21, 2008
Fantastic day bagging Monadh Mor & Beinn Brothain. Walk from Linn of Dee (on todd), wet slushy snow in Glen Geusachan, good on tops, back via Carn Cloich-Mhullin to Linn of Dee. May 9 1992,
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
July 13, 2007
11th July 2007. We started at the Glen Feshie car park, 1 km north of Achlean, climbed to a point south of Carn Ban Mor and dropped down to the Allt Sgairnich. After following the path downstream for about 300 metres, another path leads off to the left towards the col at 876 metres and over the top of Tom Dubh. The Allt Luinneag is most easily crossed by fording the two streams which flow into the junction at 925 955, using partly submerged stones.
 
 

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