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Beinn a' Chlachair

Munro
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
1087 m (3566 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.
NN47147816
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
56 of 283 Munros
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
Hill of the stonemason
 

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.

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

  Description
Beinn a' Chlachair is a large hill elongated SW to NE. It has steep craggy/rocky slopes on its SE flank, whereas, the slopes of the NW flank are steep but less craggy with the exception of Coire Mor a' Chlachair.

Normal access is from either end of the main ridge where stalkers paths give good access.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Chlachair include
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 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 Beinn a' Chlachair

The Summit seen from the edge of Coire Mor a'Chlachair

© Peter Chisholm
Image by Peter Chisholm

Beinn a` Chlachair summit from the south. The snow is receding but 1 month earlier in March in a white out, I could not locate the cairn which was probably covered in snow.

© Ian Swann
Image by Ian Swann

Beinn a' Chlachair's southern slopes from Carn Dearg. The narrow south ridge is a fine adventurous route to the top with straightforward scrambling.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Looking towards the south ridge of Beinn a'Chlachair from in the glen to the south

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Alder
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Alder
by Metcheck
Beinn a' Chlachair 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 Beinn a' Chlachair
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
17.3 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
18.1 km
2 Station Cottages
Dalnaspidal, Perthshire
19.9 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
20.2 km
The Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
24.8 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
25.5 km
Crubenbeg Highland Holiday Cottages
Crubenbeg, Falls of Truim, Newtonmore
25.5 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
26.0 km
Great Glen Hostel
South Laggan, Spean Bridge
27.1 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
28.1 km
Tangusdale Holiday Cottage
Mandally Road Invergarry Inverness shire
33.0 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
33.1 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn a' Chlachair.

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  Routes that include Beinn a' Chlachair
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 907 m 21.48 km 6 hrs Beinn a' Chlachair  A moderate route, with some steep slopes but crags can generally be avoided.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn a' Chlachair

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn a' Chlachair

John Forster and Roy Ashman at summit.

© John Forster
Image by John Forster

Summit of Beinn a' Chlachair 25/09/2010

© john wells
Image by john wells

Molly soaking up the sun on the summit of Beinn a' Chlachair. September 2010.

© Scott Blair
Image by Scott Blair

Me on summit ,(4/10/09).

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson
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 Comments
 
Hilary Lofthouse
wrote on
June 18, 2006
18/6/2006 Climbed Beinn a Chlachair, Geal Charn and Creag Pitridh as a set. Camped overnight at Lochan na h_Earba (wonderful little beach - great camping spot). Good day but low cloud almost spoilt view once or twice.
Colin Bain
wrote on
June 27, 2005
Climbed yesterday(26/06/05) in conjunction with Geal Charn & Creag Pitridh, on a beautiful summers day. Not technically difficult or too strenuous, just a solid 8hrs! Fantastic 360' views - an excellent day.
 
 

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