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Am Bodach

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
1032 m (3385 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.
NN17656509
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
99 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
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
The old man
 

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.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  41   Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe
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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Am Bodach in the heart of the Mamores is part of the "Ring of Steall" which runs from An Gearanach to Sgurr a' Mhaim.

The summit of Am Bodach lies close to the ridge walk that connects Stob Coire a Chairn (NE ridge) to Sgorr an Iubhair (WNW ridge). A third ridge SSE leads down to Sgorr an Fhuarain whose steep slopes overlook Kinlochleven.

The triangular summit has steep slopes, the E slopes being craggy, and the W and N slopes being boulder and scree.

This mountain is surrounded by paths and the normal access is an easy scramble from the path on its N slopes.

Hazards you may encounter on Am Bodach include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes 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 Am Bodach

Am Bodach from the south side of Loch Leven.

© Jim Milligan
Image by Jim Milligan

Am Bodach from the south-west, seen across Loch Leven.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

View north-east from Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) with the Pap of Glen Coe in the foreground and the eastern Mamores behind.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

The west ridge of Am Bodach; 7th May 2008.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Nevis Range
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Nevis
by Metcheck
Am Bodach Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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Results by distance from Am Bodach
9.5 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
10.0 km
Tigh Floraidh
2 Strathcona Cottages Glencoe Argyll
11.2 km
Calluna
Heathercroft, Fort William, PH336RE
11.3 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
11.3 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
11.5 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
11.5 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
13.6 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
14.8 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
15.3 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
16.2 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
17.1 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
17.5 km
Distant Hills Guest House
Roy Bridge Road, Spean Bridge
20.2 km
Àite Cruinnichidh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Near Fort William, Inverness-shire
20.3 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
23.5 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
23.6 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
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  Routes that include Am Bodach
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1575 m 13.98 km 5.5 hrs Na Gruagaichean, Am Bodach and Stob Coire a' Chairn  A steep ascent followed by an excellent ridge walk covering three of the Mamores.  
2 1748 m 16.85 km 6.5 hrs Sgurr a' Mhaim, Am Bodach, An Gearanach and Stob Coire a' Chairn  This is "The Ring of Steall" strenuous due to steep slopes (ascent and descent) and excellent ridge walks with moderate exposure.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Am Bodach

  Baggers Gallery for Am Bodach

Third summit of the day

© Samantha Munro
Image by Samantha Munro

Liam breaking out the Compeed on Am Bodach

© Brian Corrigan
Image by Brian Corrigan

Half way there - ROS

© Brian Corrigan
Image by Brian Corrigan

Am Bodach summit on july 11th 2009....last of the Mamores i have to do...done it as a single and spent 1hr 20mins on the summit ...beautiful place

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll
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 Comments
 
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
May 11, 2008
We followed the WHW from Kinlochleven. 500 metres after joining the Mamore Lodge track we took the good stalkers’ path to the east of Stob Coire na h-Eirghe all the way to the bealach west of Am Bodach. Gentle slope to the summit.
John Wilkie
wrote on
June 24, 2007
Best day out yet! Completed the Ring with Steve, Marty & Chris. Felt great all day! Hard to get lost on this one...The falls of Steall are immense and the wire bridge was fun (not so much fun on the way back I might add!). The route up to An Gearanach was steep but pathed. Actually walked past the summit, realised after the GPS sorted us out. Nice scramble down and then back up to Stob Coire a Chairn. Then onto ridge to Am Bodach. Topped Sgurr a Lubhair (Ghost Munro - doesnt count). Then the best bit...Devil's Ridge. Excellent scramble and add the Difficult Step (try doing this with your mates egging you on!). Summit Sgurr a Mhaim and be extremely careful descending! There is a route down but the start point is crucial and where to turn off. Too far West and you hit the Falls of Steall. Too far east and you have a very steep vertical drop. Proceed with care. Great day out! - Classic.
 
 

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