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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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1062 m (3484 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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NH06908436
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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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72 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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Pinnacle of the green hollow (The forge) |
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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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An Teallach is arguably Scotland's most beautiful and is certainly one of its most challenging mountains. The peaks of An Teallach are arranged in a semi-circle around Loch Toll an Lochain. Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill forms the N wall of this corrie and has a long E ridge leading to Glas Mheall Liath from where a descend can be made to Coire' a' Ghiubhsachain with its gently sloping rocks and dramatic escarpment. The N face of this E ridge is craggy and should be avoided. Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill has a short SW ridge that connects to Sgurr Fiona and a steep rocky N ridge that descends to a broad ridge N of Sron a' Choire from where a stalkers path leads to Dundonnell. Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill is a craggy mountain requiring some minor scrambling.
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Hazards you may encounter on Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill include
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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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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Day b4 the climb, taken from the corrie lochan.
© Michael Coffield
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Image by Michael Coffield
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Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill from Corrag Bhuidhe; July 1975.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Sgurr Fiona with Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill behind, from Corrag Bhuidhe (An Teallach).
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Temperature inversion from Sail Liath (An Teallach). It was raining during the ascent!
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Ascent
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1590 m
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15.44 km
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6 hrs
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Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill and Sgurr Fiona
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An Teallach is a Scottish classic. The mountain is spectacular and the route is difficult, especially if you traverse all of the pinnacles. If you by-pass them then it is moderate with some exposure.
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On Bidien a' Ghlas Thuill 15/07/2009
© john wells
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Image by john wells
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An Teallach. Me at the top of Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill, with Sgurr Fiona in the background.
© Gordon Glennie
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Image by Gordon Glennie
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Bidean a Ghlas Thuil on the 13th may 2008 ...superb!
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Ellis Nichols reaches the Trig Point
© David Nichols
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Image by David Nichols
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There are no shared tracklogs for Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill
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Alex Bryce
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April 14, 2009
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Traversed "anti-clockwise. As for the pinnacles/scrambling bits, all difficulties can be avoided, though even the traverse path needs a head for heights. We did the pinnacles and L.B's seat with little problem on a calm day. We dropped off the crest a little before the last pinnacle on a little path that descends to the traverse path, but some of our party descended the last pinnacle direct and were caught out with some exposed down climbing - not recommended. I'd advise either do it clockwise, or drop off the crest just below the steep terminus of the southern-most pinnacle. Cracking views.
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Dave Black
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March 25, 2003
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One of the great Scottish routes, but not to be taken lightly. This is particularly true in winter, when depending on conditions the traverse of the pinnacles can be extremely difficult and pose a serious challenge to even experienced mountaineers, and requires specialised skills and equipment.
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Eric Fisher
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June 5, 2002
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This is without doubt one of Scotlands most beautiful mountains but sadly most of the paths which avoid the scrambling routes are in a poor state. Great care must be taken in poor weather. Pick a good day and the traverse of the complete ridge is an awesome expereience. If you have a head for heights have a sit down on Lord Berkleys seat where the views are magnificent. The traverse can be tackled from either end but the route from Sail Laith is the best.
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David Johnstone
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May 30, 2002
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The munros on this mountain should not be viewed in isolation. This is a very complicated mountain massif in its own right. Munro himself made special comment to this effect and marked a number of lesser tops. Navigation in mist here is always a problem especially when there is an attempt made to out-flank the steep sections. This is not a hill for beginner.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill
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