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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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1056 m (3464 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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NN20316519
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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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74 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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2
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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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The maidens |
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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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Na Gruagaichean, in the heart of the Mamores, is a double topped mountain at the intersection of three ridges, the S top being the higher and therefore the summit. The narrow NE ridge connects to Binnean Mor via a minor top (1062m), the narrow WNW ridge to Stob Coire a Chairn (981m) where a path ascends from Coire na Ba. A third ridge S leads to steep slopes overlooking Kinlochleven. Na Gruagaichean has a stony and, in places, craggy summit. Normal access is via the WNW or NE ridges.
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Hazards you may encounter on Na Gruagaichean 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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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Climb a Munro
Climb a Munro this year and help raise money for charity. Visit www.macmillan.org.uk for details
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Na Gruagaichean, Sgor Eilde Beag and Sgurr Eilde Mor taken from the north bank of the River Leven with Binnein Mor hiding at the back.
© Claire Wales
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Image by Claire Wales
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The Summit and top of Na Gruagaichean from the ascent of Binnein Mor. January 2006.
© Brian Howarth
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Image by Brian Howarth
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mick on ridge to Na Gruagaichean on a dreich halloween day!!!!!
© mackenzie barker
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Image by mackenzie barker
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Summit of Na Gruagaichean from the NW top.
© Robert Crawford
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Image by Robert Crawford
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Halloween day on Na Gruagaichean
© mackenzie barker
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Image by mackenzie barker
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Joyce on top of Na Gruigachean, looking back at the summit 'tent' of Binnein Mor.
© Ian Munro
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Image by Ian Munro
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Wot a view (oh no !)
© Bob Walls
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Image by Bob Walls
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Na Gruagaichen summit 25th may 2008
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Russell Mullen
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April 18, 2011
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Last Munro on a round of all 4 of the Eastern Mamores (anti-clockwise from Mamore Lodge), 9hrs in total! Legs were not up to ascent of north top, so descended south into Coire na Ba from the col between to two. Easy descent and the path to Mamore Loadge was piced up without difficulty. A welcome time saver at the end of a long but worthwhile day.
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Alex Bryce
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September 14, 2009
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The continuation to Na GRU-yachan (as Claire pronounces it!) is very easy from Binnein Mor, barely any up and down required, a rarity in the Mamores really. The enjoyably slender east ridge is easy, as is the south ridge, the latter a gand highway with tremendous views all round, especially along Loch Leven. The south ridge was pathless and tough on tired joints, but the paths above Mamore Lodge are quality and lead back to the car park OK.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Na Gruagaichean
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