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Meall nan Tarmachan

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
1044 m (3425 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.
NN58513902
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
89 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 ptarmigan
 

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
Meall nan Tarmachan is the most easterly of a group of 4 hills, known as the Tarmachan Ridge, and although it is the only Munro, there are two other peaks over 1000m on the ridge.

Meall nan Tarmachan has two peaks, the smaller (923m) SE peak being separated from the summit by the crags on Cam Chreag through which the ascent path travels necessitating a minor scramble.

A second, long, ridge runs N to Creag an Lochain and forms the W shore of Lochan nan Lairige. A third ridge SW connects to Meall Garbh and the other members of the Tarmachan Ridge.

The terrain is generally easy to moderate grass slopes but with many crags requiring careful navigation. Traverse of the ridge requires further easy scrambling.

Hazards you may encounter on Meall nan Tarmachan include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds.
 
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 Meall nan Tarmachan

Meall nan Tarmachan with inversion

© Graham Avis
Image by Graham Avis

Tarmachan Ridge from Meall a Choire Leith

© Gordon Kerr
Image by Gordon Kerr

Meall nan Tarmachan from Meall Corranaich

© Adam Rixon
Image by Adam Rixon

Looking from Meall Garbh across to Beinn na Caillich April 12th!

© Graham Millar
Image by Graham Millar
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Meall Corranaich
by Metcheck
Meall nan Tarmachan Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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Results by distance from Meall nan Tarmachan
6.0 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
14.8 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
15.3 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
18.0 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
18.4 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
22.0 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
24.3 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
24.5 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
24.9 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
25.8 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
27.0 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Meall nan Tarmachan
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 887 m 12.66 km 4.5 hrs Meall nan Tarmachan  Meall nan Tarmachan is the main top of the Tarmachan Ridge and the route described here is the ridge walk. The ascent is easy but for one steep section but traverse of the ridge requires some scrambling on steep descents.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Meall nan Tarmachan

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Route in reverse - Meall Garbh in distance

© Brian Corrigan
Image by Brian Corrigan

The route in reverse...West to east.. Meall Garbh in background

© Brian Corrigan
Image by Brian Corrigan

my mate Jim on the ridge

© Robert Tait
Image by Robert Tait

Rod, Paul & Jimmy.

© Paul Burgess
Image by Paul Burgess
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Brian Corrigan
wrote on
February 14, 2010
Great little route... a good 5 hour blast or there abouts. If you are looking to just climb The Munro then great, but well worth completing the whole ridge.. Perfect route for days short on sunshine.....The walk back is a good hour so complete the route in reverse.. well worth coming off the Munro and having the car not to far off!
Alan Cantwell
wrote on
February 1, 2010
I climbed Meall nan Tarmachan with my collies Ollie & Tino on the 31st January 2010. The route up to the top is straightforward and I would highly recommend it for a winter’s day. The panoramic views were stunning. The ridge had some quite heavy cornices so we just headed straight up, bagged the Munro and came straight back down since cornices and dogs don’t really mix!
fiona thomson
wrote on
October 10, 2009
Climbed today with Sandra, Ryan and Tia the dog. Started of being able to see the top from the car park then after an hour or so we were decended in low cloud. No rain thankfully but when reaching the top we hung about desperate to get a view. Managed to get a glimpse of the Tarmagan Ridge, but Ben Lawers top was kept hidden. It finally cleared a bit on the way down but overall a good day with no rain.
Bruce Donachie
wrote on
July 5, 2009
July 05 2009. 3 summits today: Tarmachan, Choire Leith and Corrannaich. 7 hours. Began in small car park quarter of a mile S of Lochan Lairige. Headed half mile S to start of track, following path all the way to first summit (923). Short steep climb to top. Headed NE then NNW down ridge to cairn top of Lochan Lairige. NE (very boggy) to top of Leith ,then S to Corranaich, then down SE back to Lochan road and car. Lovely day, fantastic views and an easy three Munro's to bag without too much stress. (scramble must be on the other side?)
Leon Mooney
wrote on
October 15, 2008
Climbed on 13/10/08 with Linda. Set off from the lay-by just after 10am, taking it really easy in the wind and rain. Conditions seemed to improve just below the summit, but with poor visibility we opted not to take in any further peaks. On our descent the clouds departed and finally gave us some views. A fine hill.
 
 

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