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Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan]

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
1052 m (3451 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.
NN38618508
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
80 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 rowan
 

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' Chaorainn has three tops. From the South top (1049m) a broad ridge leads N to the middle top (the summit, 1052m) thereafter the ridge narrows and continues to the North Top (1044m).

From the North Top one ridge runs E then NE to Bealach a' Bharnish and a second broader ridge runs NNW then N. A descent of the W slopes of the N ridge leads to a broad bealach which connects to Beinn Teallach at Tom Mor.

From the summit a S ridge leads down to Meall Bhaideanach (606m) and a SW ridge to the crags of Meall Clachaig. The normal route of ascent is on the crest of the SW ridge. The W slopes are easy to moderate, whereas the E slopes generally steep and craggy and are best avoided.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan] include
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags within 1km of 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.
Picture Gallery for Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan]

View of Beinn a'Chaorainn from Bealach Leamhain 02/02/2010.

© donald brown
Image by donald brown

Looking from the summit of Beinn a` Chaorainn back to the south top 1st Feb 2009

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

View from the NE spur of Beinn a'Chaorainn, with the slopes of the Creag Meagaidh massif disappearing into the cloud. March 2003.

© Paul Richardson
Image by Paul Richardson

View from the summit of Beinn a' Chaorainn, looking west.

© Jim Scott
Image by Jim Scott
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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
Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan] Area Map
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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan]
5.6 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
5.6 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
12.1 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
16.3 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
16.8 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
17.8 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
18.5 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
18.6 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
24.6 km
The Rumblie Guest House
The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore
25.4 km
Laggan Hotel
Laggan, Newtonmore
26.4 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
29.3 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
30.3 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
31.3 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
38.9 km
Cluanie Inn
Glenmoriston
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan].

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  Routes that include Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1188 m 14.78 km 5 hrs Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan] and Beinn Teallach  Moderate climb on easy slopes but with unbridged rivers to cross.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan]

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn a' Chaorainn [Loch Laggan]

Molly thinking about giving a paw at the summit.

© Scott Blair
Image by Scott Blair

On Beinn a' Chaorainn with still a lot of snow

© Nick Cranendonk
Image by Nick Cranendonk

Looking North from the middle peak, the true top.

© Kevin Mckeown
Image by Kevin Mckeown

me on Beinn a Chaorainn in awful weather jan 4th 2009..busier than i thought it would be....

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll
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 Comments
 
Brian Doolan
wrote on
March 6, 2009
It was my intention to carry on to Beinn Teallach after Beinn a’ Chaorainn but very deep snow (consistently around 2 feet)and zero visibility caused me to abandon the climb after reaching Beinn a’ Chaorainn and taking a route to Allt a’ Chaorainn on the valley floor back to the car.
Andy Johns
wrote on
April 4, 2004
After negotiating the forest tracks and 'fire breaks' (there are two to choose from) a soggy ascent was made. The clear skies en-route didn't last long as things started to fall: first the cloud base (so no views from the summits today), the temperature, and then snow; plenty of this on top. Big, big, overhanging cornices to the east which I kept well away from and lots of slipping over rocks thanks to the wet snow. A long descent out of the clouds down the very wet beallach and then back over Beinn Teallach; just over five hours walking and some lovely views towards Loch Treig between showers.
 
 

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