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Mam na Gualainn

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
796 m (2611 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.
NN11516253
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
167 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
Pass of the shoulder
 

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

  Description
To the north of Loch Leven lies a long mountain with two distinct tops Mam na Gualainn to the W and Beinn na Caillich (764m) to the E.

The S slopes of this mountain are craggy and steep, whereas the N slopes are less so and meet the slopes of opposing mountains in a high glen (330m max), now part of the West Highland Way. From this high glen paths lead up onto either end facilitating a traverse.

Hazards you may encounter on Mam na Gualainn include
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near 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.

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Picture Gallery for Mam na Gualainn

Mam na Gualainn from the long, undulating east ridge.

© Mike Watson
Image by Mike Watson

Mam na Gualainn from the shore of Loch Leven near Glencoe village 19th February 2010

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

The Pap of Glencoe and Mam na Gualainn flank the narrows of Loch Leven, March 07.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Mam na Gualainn (summit to left and Beinn na Caillich to right) seen from the summit of Garbh Bheinn (Loch Leven).

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown
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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
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Nevis Range
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Bidean nan Bian
by Metcheck
Mam na Gualainn 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 'as the crow flies' from Mam na Gualainn
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
4.9 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
5.7 km
The Old Coach House, North Ballachulish
6 Alltshellach Cottages, North Ballachulish
6.2 km
Sealladh Na Beinne
Old Town, North Ballachulish, Fort William
6.7 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
10.9 km
Calluna
Heathercroft, Fort William, PH336RE
11.4 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
11.9 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
14.5 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
18.6 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
22.2 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
24.2 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
24.4 km
The Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
24.5 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
26.2 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
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ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Mam na Gualainn.

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  Routes that include Mam na Gualainn
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 974 m 18.08 km 5.5 hrs Mam na Gualainn  A good day outing with superb views and no technical difficulties Not Yet Rated 
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Mam na Gualainn

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me at Summit Mam na Gualainn 30/10/2011

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

myself and Kev summit Mam na Gualainn 24/04/10. Mamores behind. My camera was on top of trig point

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly
 
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Recently Climbed By
Dave Kydd on 04 Nov 2011
David Peden on 30 Oct 2011
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Craig Mitchell on 22 Apr 2011
Stephen Burnhill on 16 Apr 2011
Janice Wallace on 16 Apr 2011

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Mam na Gualainn
by Doug Tulloch

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