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Gleouraich

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
1035 m (3395 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.
NH03930535
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
97 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
Noisy hill
 

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
Gleouraich and Spidean Miallach are craggy neighbours on the N side of Loch Quoich where they form large grassy corries to their S slopes. However to the N their character is very different with high craggy corries.

The S slopes are more accessible, particularly as stalkers paths run high on their slopes and in the case of Gleouraich to its summit. From Gleouraich a ridge runs SW then SSW to Sron a Chuilinn. A path leads from the road up this ridge to the summit. It is an excellent route.

To the E of Gleouraich a 2.5km ridge follows the rims of successive northern corries to Spidean Mialach. Finally, to the NW a prominent ridge leads to Sron na Breun Leitir which is ascended by a path from Alltbiethe, but an ascent from here would be difficult.

Hazards you may encounter on Gleouraich include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 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 Gleouraich

Creag Coire na Fiar Bhealaich, with Spidean Mialach beyond, seen from the summit of Gleouraich.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Gleouraich from near the shore of Loch Quoich to the south west. The summit is hidden by the 840m top of Sron a' Chuilinn.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Gleouraich seen from Am-Bathaich.

© Peter Chisholm
Image by Peter Chisholm

Descending the excellent stalkers path off of Gleouraich. 28/12/08

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
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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
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Knoydart
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Gleouraich Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Gleouraich
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
16.9 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
17.6 km
NIA ROO
Carn Gorm, Morvich, Inverinate
26.4 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
26.5 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
26.5 km
Dornie Lodges
Princes Street, Dornie
26.7 km
Great Glen Hostel
South Laggan, Spean Bridge
29.2 km
Tangusdale Holiday Cottage
Mandally Road Invergarry Inverness shire
29.2 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
30.1 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
33.0 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
33.5 km
The Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
34.0 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
35.7 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
36.6 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
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 Gleouraich.

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  Routes that include Gleouraich
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1230 m 10.59 km 4.5 hrs Gleouraich and Spidean Mialach  Moderate route with some exposure and an excellent ridge walk.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Gleouraich

  Baggers Gallery for Gleouraich

Me on Gleouraich on a misty day- our first Munro!

© Jodie Kavanagh
Image by Jodie Kavanagh

Oscar on top,(9/5/10).

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Summit of Gleouraich ...great day on 30 sept 2009

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Me at the cairn at the top of Gleouraich 31/3/2007.Fantastic weather,warm with hardly a breath of wind.

© Ian Mather
Image by Ian Mather
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Gleouraich and Spidean Mialach
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