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Stob Poite Coire Ardair

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
1054 m (3458 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.
NN42938885
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
76 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
Pointed hill of the pot of the high corrie
 

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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  34   Fort Augustus, Glen Albyn & Glen Roy
  42   Glen Garry & Loch Rannoch
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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Stob Poite Coire Ardair is separated from Creag Meaghaidh by a steep sided col, named "The Window". From here easy slopes rise NE following the rim of the crags on its S face to the summit. The summit plateau continues ENE to to a second top, 1051m, from where a broad ridge runs NNW down to Coire Bhanain and a narrower ridge continues NNE to Sron garbh Coire.

The slopes into Coire Ardair are steep and rocky and should be avoided, particularly in snowy conditions. Normal approach routes are via The Window and on the ridge from Carn Liath to the ENE.

Hazards you may encounter on Stob Poite Coire Ardair include
 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 Stob Poite Coire Ardair

Summit of Carn Liath 26/5/07

© Ken Mcinnes
Image by Ken Mcinnes

Approaching the summit of Stob Poite Coire Ardair from Coire a Chriochairein.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Stob Poite Coire Ardair looking N/E from Creag Meagaidh

© Peter Chisholm
Image by Peter Chisholm

Coire Ardair from Stob Poite Coire Ardair

© Atlas Keir
Image by Atlas Keir
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Alder
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn a Chaorainn
by Metcheck
Stob Poite Coire Ardair Area Map
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Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Stob Poite Coire Ardair
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
15.1 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
15.9 km
Great Glen Hostel
South Laggan, Spean Bridge
16.8 km
Tangusdale Holiday Cottage
Mandally Road Invergarry Inverness shire
17.5 km
The Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
17.5 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
21.5 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
22.3 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
25.5 km
Crubenbeg Highland Holiday Cottages
Crubenbeg, Falls of Truim, Newtonmore
25.5 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
26.7 km
2 Station Cottages
Dalnaspidal, Perthshire
29.8 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
36.3 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Stob Poite Coire Ardair.

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  Routes that include Stob Poite Coire Ardair
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1334 m 20.46 km 6.5 hrs Creag Meagaidh, Stob Poite Coire Ardair and Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]  Long but relatively easy route. Approach is on well maintained path, but summit of Creag Meagaidh may be difficult to locate in poor visibility. Descent path is muddy in places. Coire Ardair is beautiful, and the views from route to Carn Liath are excelle  
 

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  Baggers Gallery for Stob Poite Coire Ardair

John Forster and Roy Ashman 2nd march 2011

© John Forster
Image by John Forster

Willie, Calum and Neil on top of Stob Poite Coire Ardair 12th Feb 2011

© Calum Dinnes
Image by Calum Dinnes

Lynda at summit of Stob Poite Coire Ardair 25th July 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Scott at summit of Stob Poite Coire Ardair 25th July 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands
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Chris Bowles
wrote on
March 27, 2008
Coming from Carn Liath this hill requires a long high-level walk on a broad grassy ridge. The peak has no remarkable features compared to that of its neighbour Creag Meagaidh. The summit cairn is situated at an old fence post. The continuation to Creag Meagaidh is a simple ascent past 'The Window' and then a crossing of the broad summit plateau. The second peak of a great horseshoe.
 
 

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