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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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798 m (2618 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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NH07321433
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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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162 of 221 Corbetts |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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2
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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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The byre |
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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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Am Bathach is 200m or more lower than the Munros that surround it on three sides, but it is none the less an interesting hill that can be taken on the way to Ciste Dubh (Munro).
As its name suggests it is compact and shaped rather like a building with a single long ridge and fairly steep sides.
The obvious ascent routes are the two end ridges where the slope is less steep. There are scattered crags on the lateral slopes but these should not be encountered.
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Hazards you may encounter on Am Bathach include
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| Crags near summit. |
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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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Am Bathach, with the Cluanie Inn below, seen from the north ridge of Druim Shionnach.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Am Bathach (r) and Aonach Meadhoin across Loch Cluanie from the old Tomdoun road
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Am Bathach taken from Ciste Dhubh, March 07
© Steve Marlow
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Image by Steve Marlow
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Looking north along Am Bathach's ridge from the south top to the summit, with Ciste Dhubh just to the right and cloud-capped Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan beyond.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Ascent
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Distance
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Description
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Rating
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685 m
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9.24 km
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3.5 hrs
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Am Bathach
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Short easy ascent and short ridge walk.
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1875 m
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12.61 km
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6 hrs
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Ciste Dhubh and Am Bathach
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Easy ascent and ridge walk to rocky top.
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Joanne and Graham on Am Bathach, on our way to Ciste Dhubh in the background, 6th June 2009.
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Perfect day in the hills, just before the summit of Am Bathach
© Steve Marlow
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Image by Steve Marlow
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The summit of An Bathach with Blaven (the Retriever) in the foreground and the Munro of Ciste Dubh in the background.
© Norrie Shand
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Image by Norrie Shand
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Me at the summit of Am Bathach on a wet and windy 8th August 2006. Went on to do Ciste Dhubh (behind me) and saw no-one else all day.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Chris Bowles
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January 3, 2008
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This hill is the easiest ascent that I can remember. You begin directly from the layby, and the hardest part is the initial pull up onto a fine, undulating ridge. It isn't particularly narrow and the summit is a fine conical shape when seen from the ridge. It could easily be added onto Ciste Dubh, as it would make a much more interesting approach than walking through the boggy glen. The walk is actually pleasantly dry compared to other walks in the area and the views are absolutely superb. A very good walk if pressed for time or are looking for a good short jaunt.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Am Bathach
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