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Beinn Achaladair

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
1038 m (3405 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.
NN34454320
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
94 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 field by the hard water
 

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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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
The top of Beinn Achaladair consists of a curved ridge connecting the summit with the South Top (1002m). It is a mountain with fairly steep slopes leading to higher rocky outcrops and crags.

From the summit a craggy ridge runs NNE and offers an ascent route (minor scrambling) from the Crannach woods, but the more usual route is the rocky ENE ridge which connects to Meall Buidhe leading to Beinn a' Chreachain.

From the South Top the ridge descends S to a broad bealach at the head of Coire Daingean, from where a descent can be made through Coire Achaladair to Achallader Farm. Beinn Manach can also be accessed from the S ridge via the bealach at the head of Gleann Calliche.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Achaladair include
 Steep slopes 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.
Picture Gallery for Beinn Achaladair

Heading up Beinn Achaladair's North Ridge. Feb '07

© Allan Donald
Image by Allan Donald

Beinn Achaladair from Crannach Wood.

© Andy Crawford
Image by Andy Crawford

Beinn Achaladair from the popular viewing layby on the main Tyndrum - Glencoe road.

© Pete Etheridge
Image by Pete Etheridge

Beinn Achaladair seen from Beinn an Dothaidh on a clear November day. (2008-11-02)

© Kevin Woods
Image by Kevin Woods
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lui
by Metcheck
Beinn Achaladair Area Map
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A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Beinn Achaladair
12.9 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
14.4 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
16.6 km
Arichastlich (self catering)
The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll
17.1 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
18.2 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
21.0 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
24.4 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
30.2 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
31.8 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
31.9 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
33.9 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn Achaladair.

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  Routes that include Beinn Achaladair
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1450 m 17.69 km 6.5 hrs Beinn a' Chreachain and Beinn Achaladair  Relatively long route but easy ascent on moderate heather and grass slopes plus good summit ridge walks.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Achaladair

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Achaladair

Bruce Sloan @ Beinn Achaladair

© BRUCE SLOAN
Image by BRUCE SLOAN

29th Nov 08 = stunning day on the summit

© Linda McShane
Image by Linda McShane

Buddy and I on the summit at around 09.45am. Day hadn't got going yet but by the time we had descended it was boiling! Beinn a'Chreachain in the background - 06/05/08

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall

Peter Dyson on summit.

© Peter Dyson
Image by Peter Dyson
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Beinn a' Chreachain and Beinn Achaladair
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 Comments
 
Doug Johnston
wrote on
May 25, 2007
Coming down off of Beinn Achaladair via the south ridge to the bealach with Beinn an Dothaidh, in wet conditions, is very treachorous when you duck down into the Coire. It took me almost as long to come down as to go up, what with slipping and sliding on horribly loose topsoil on and around the path. Allow an extra bit of time if its wet.
Alex Aikman
wrote on
February 3, 2006
The waymarked path through Crannoch Woods is very well signposted and the path itself in excellent condition. Following it leads you directly to the easiest route up the North East ridge keeping to the east side of Loch a' Chreachain.
Graham Ellis
wrote on
September 13, 2005
There are signs up at the farm requesting people not to go directly across Crannach wood, but instead to follow the north east edge of the wood down Allt Coire an Lochain to NN359466, and then to follow the NW edge of the wood next to the railway line until the rail bridge. There is a path (which is rather wet in places) which has been waymarked to follow in either direction.
Robert Owens
wrote on
October 14, 2002
When viewed from Beinn an Dothiadh this looks like a very impresssive hill and just begs to be climbed.
 
 

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