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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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1093 m (3585 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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NH18457147
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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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53 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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Peak of the white stones |
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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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Sgurr nan Clach Geala is one of the group known as the Fannaichs.The mountain is a triangular pyramid but the shape is less obvious at the summit where the E slopes have eroded to produce a high corrie. The slopes of Sgurr nan Clach Geala are moderate to steep with the E slopes into Coire Mor being the steepest. Sgurr nan Clach Geala is separated from Sgurr Breac by a bealach (550m) through which runs a path, from Loch a' Bhraoin to Loch Fannich, offering easy access to its W slopes. The narrow S ridge leads to Sgurr nan Each and the broad N ridge to Meall a' Chrasgaidh and also to Sgurr Mhor via Carn na Criche.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr nan Clach Geala include
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Summit cairn and trig point on Sgurr nan Clach Geala.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Dawn light on Sgurr nan Clach Geala's southern slopes, Dec 07.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Sgurr nan Clach Geala's southern slopes taken from Sgurr nan Each, July 2009
© James Hamlyn
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Image by James Hamlyn
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The eastern crags of Sgurr nan Clach Geala.
© Neil Macleod
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Image by Neil Macleod
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the only cloudy summit of the 9 fannichs we done this two day trip..~Sgurr nan Clach Geala 08/08/09
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Robert and I on Sgurr nan Clach Geala
© Ewen Scott
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Image by Ewen Scott
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at top of Sgurr nan Clach Geala
© Sanders Macdonald
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Image by Sanders Macdonald
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Neil, Jenny, Dave and Mike descending from the summit of Sgurr nan Clach Geala.
© Neil MacLeod
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Image by Neil MacLeod
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Peter Sinclair
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April 22, 2006
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Climbed on a good spring day, with plenty of snow. Climbed along with Sgurr nan Each and Meall nan Crasgaidh great views through 360 degrees. A long but very rewarding day, you will not be disappointed.
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Nick Evans
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January 7, 2003
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Climbed in the snow, absolutely top day, good views 360 degrees. You wont be disappointed.
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John Wild
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February 9, 2002
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Agree with first comment.The north-east ridge under snow is steep and demanding.
We found snow in early May .Views into the Cadha na Guite are some of the best in the North-West.
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David Johnstone
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November 1, 2001
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This is an utterly superb mountain which shows the effects on the Scottish landscape produced by intense glaciation
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgurr nan Clach Geala
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