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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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1112 m (3648 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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NH16392731
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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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41 of 283 Munros |
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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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Hill of the moss |
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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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The sprawling mass of Tom a' Choinich takes the form of a triangular pyramid, with three major and one minor ridges converging on the summit. The main ridges run NNE to Creag Dubh, ESE to Gleann nam Fiadh and to the WSW a long winding ridge leads to Carn Eighe. A short narrow E ridge leads down to a Bealach Toll Easa from where paths lead to Glen Cannich and Glen Affric. Whilst some of the slopes are very steep, there are good ascent routes via the W and WSW ridges.
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Hazards you may encounter on Tom a' Choinich include
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| Crags on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds. |
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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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Cornice starting to crack on the route up Tom a' Choinich
© Scott Strathdee
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Image by Scott Strathdee
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Tom a Choinich from summit of Toll Creagach 31st March 2007
© Ian Swann
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Image by Ian Swann
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View south to the hills of Glen Shiel
© Brian McBain
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Image by Brian McBain
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Tom a' Choinich viewed from the other side of Loch Affric, on a brilliant summers day.
© Chris Bowles
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Image by Chris Bowles
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Tom a' Choinich summit on December 5th 2009.
© Stevie Yates
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Image by Stevie Yates
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On the cairn
© Brian McBain
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Image by Brian McBain
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Graham, Joanne & Lynda at summit of Tom a' Choinich 16th February 2008
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Scott at summit of Tom a' Choinich 16th February 2008
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Chris Bowles
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March 25, 2008
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After the initial 4km approach to Tom a' choinich a zig-zagging climb up the south-east ridge is made with some occasional scrambling required. The ridge narrows nearer the top which is where the scrambling is to be had but then it eventually becomes a flat broad ridge leading up to the summit. The continuation to Toll Creagach is worthwhile and is done by crossing the bealach Toll Easa then following broad grassy slopes to the rounded summit.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Tom a' Choinich
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