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An Dun

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
827 m (2713 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.
NN71748052
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
118 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
The Fort
 

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
An Dun is a compact hill with moderate to steep slopes, the steepest being the E slopes to Loch an Duin. An Dun is normally climbed from the S via the track from Dalnacardoch.

Given An Dun is relatively remote, it is normally climbed with A' Chaoirnich (Corbett).

Hazards you may encounter on An Dun include
 Unbridged River to cross.
 Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes 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.
Picture Gallery for An Dun

The new Squinty Bridge at the second river crossing on the way to Sronphadruig Lodge with An Dun on the left and A`Chaoirnich on the right.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

The south cairn looking north along the broad ridge to the north summit and cairn.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

The small pile of rocks marking the summit of An Dun. The summit is a large flat plateau and the true summit is at the far (north) end, despite the presence of a larger cairn at the south. November 2008.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

An Dun from the river crossing at NN717787. November 2008.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Alder
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn Bheoil
by Metcheck
An Dun Area Map
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A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from An Dun
12.7 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
16.8 km
Laggan Hotel
Laggan, Newtonmore
17.4 km
The Rumblie Guest House
The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore
18.2 km
Eagle View Guest House
Perth Road Newtonmore
18.5 km
Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop
Golf Course Road
18.7 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
19.2 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
26.6 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include An Dun.

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  Routes that include An Dun
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 978 m 27.63 km 7.5 hrs A' Chaoirnich and An Dun  A long walk in on a right of way that can be cycled, to two peaks flanking Loch an Duin. The slopes facing the loch are steep but navicable. If you want easier slopes then both hills are best climbed from the S on easy to moderate slopes. Not Yet Rated 
 

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Recently Climbed By
Fiona Reid on 07 Nov 2009
Mike Watson on 07 Nov 2009
Graham Young on 16 Oct 2009
Cameron Gray on 05 Jun 2009
William Gordon on 04 Apr 2009

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