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Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay]

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
1047 m (3435 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.
NN39123609
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
84 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
Big crag
 

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
Creag Mhor is a craggy top with three prominent ridges. The N ridge to Meall Tionail (985m) offers an easy route to the summit and should be used for access when coming from Beinn Heasgarnich.

The SE ridge is the normal route from the road in Glen Lyon. The third heads SW then curves SE to form a very craggy ridge that is best avoided.

Hazards you may encounter on Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay] include
 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.
Picture Gallery for Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay]

Looking back to Creag Mhor from Stob nan Clach (west top) - 7th September 2008

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Creag Mhor seen from the summit of Ben Challum.

© Tim Lambert
Image by Tim Lambert

Creag Mhor from Glen Lochay near Badour.

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess

the summit ridge of Creag Mhor 20/05/08

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall
View All 11 Images for Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay]

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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Oss
by Metcheck
Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay] Area Map
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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay]
8.4 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
8.4 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
10.0 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
10.7 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
12.7 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
18.5 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
23.6 km
Leitters Farmhouse
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
23.9 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
24.7 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
25.5 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
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 Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay].

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  Routes that include Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1635 m 20.27 km 7 hrs Beinn Heasgarnich and Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay]  Easy walking on gentle slopes, but there is boggy ground to cross. Best when frozen or in dry weather.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay]

  Baggers Gallery for Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay]

Summit of Creag Mhor. Forgot camera so close up on the phone!

© Claire Wales
Image by Claire Wales

Me on a fabulous sunny day on Creag Mhor !!

© Pete Swales
Image by Pete Swales

Roy and John at the summit 9th June

© John Forster
Image by John Forster

battling against the wind on Creag Mhor 31 Jan 09

© Victoria Sheriff
Image by Victoria Sheriff
View All 13 Baggers Images for Creag Mhor [Glen Lochay]
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 Comments
 
Peter Lang
wrote on
May 8, 2007
Park car up hill behind kenknock at 350m contour (where pipeline disappears into hillside) - upper path easily cyclable if required. Means don't have to descend so far on return saving legs at end of the day (also less climbing at start)
Alan Mills
wrote on
December 31, 2003
Climbed from end of public road in Glen Lochay to Babour and climbed Sron nan eun to start of Ridge. Weather conditions ideal, lots of snow and ice, visibility was excellent, great views towards Ben Nevis. Returned down ridge and dropped into coire adjacent to ben Hesgearnich and then back towards road at Babour and return to Kenknock
 
 

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