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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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1102 m (3615 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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NN44827341
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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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48 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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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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Delightful hill |
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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 summit of Beinn Eibhinn overlooks Coire a' Charra Mhoir to the E. The summit ridge forms an arc around the corrie connecting to Aonach Beag via a high col at its eastern limit. W of the summit ridge the top broadens then divides into three ridges running N to Sron an Fhuarain, S to the summit of Meall Glas Choire (924m) and W to Mullach Coire nan Nead (921m). Most slopes have moderate inclines but for those to the S of the summit ridge which are steeper and E of the summit ridge which are craggy.
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Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Eibhinn include
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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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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Geal Charn, with the peak of Aonach Beag just visible behind and the summit of Beinn Eibhinn (extreme left) visible behind the rolling slopes of Sgairneach Mhor (foreground), Beinn Udlamain and Beinn Bheoil.
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Beinn Eibhinn from Aonach Beag; 22nd May 2008.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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A view from Aonach Beag, if you look at the ridge you can see two people near the top. 26th April 9
© Kevin Mckeown
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Image by Kevin Mckeown
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Looking up to Beinn Eibhinn from the Uisge labhair below the path through the Bealach Dubh.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Ascent
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1816 m
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49.69 km
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13.5 hrs
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Geal-Charn [Alder region], Aonach Beag [Alder region] and Beinn Eibhinn
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A long strenuous route with scrambling and exposure on Sgor Iutharn. Actually it is more of an expedition. From Loch Pattack the route distance is 24 km, ascent 1166 m and time 7h, so cycling will make it possible in one day.
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Excellent day on Beinn Eibhinn 5/6/10
© Mike Reynolds
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Image by Mike Reynolds
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Me at top with Oscar,(1/5/10).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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4th of the day ..and one to go?? Beinn Eibhinn on may20th 2009
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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The final one on a very long day.
© Kevin Mckeown
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Roger Vander Steen
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May 24, 2008
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22nd May 2008. We descended from here along the ridge running directly north-west from the summit and east of the district boundary. After passing through the middle of a rocky
tower high on the ridge, the ground drops steeply on loose stones. At the foot of the ridge a line can be taken across heather towards the Allt Cam at 444 766.
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Peter Lang
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September 12, 2007
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Fine curving ascent from bealach below Aonach Beag. Cloud lifting on our return for views. Took our group only 4 hours from Culra Bothy via Lancet edge, excellent ridge traverse and reversed to include Carn dearg.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Beinn Eibhinn
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