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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.
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1130 m (3707 ft)
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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).
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NN26622628
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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28 of 282 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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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.
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Hill of the calf |
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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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Glen Orchy & Loch Etive |
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Ben Lui is a magnificent mountain, particularly when the great Coire Gaothaich is filled with snow. The sides of the coire are formed by parallel NE ridges, and the more northern of these (Stob Garbh) is the classic ascent route from within the corrie via the track in Glen Cononish. A shorter route from the A85 in Glen Lochy ascends the NW ridge from where the splendour of this mountain cannot be appreciated. The SW ridge leads to the smaller and less inspiring Beinn a' Chleibh and the SSW ridge leads to a bealach at the head of Coire Laoigh from where you can descend down the Glen or ascend Ben Oss.
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Hazards you may encounter on Ben Lui include
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Summit cairn, Ben Lui. 18 September 2010.
© Kevin Naylor
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Image by Kevin Naylor
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Dawn sunlight on the snowy summit slopes of Ben Lui, seen towering above the frozen waters of the River Cononish, on a crisp January morning.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Looking down the East ridge of Ben Lui
© Alan Puckrin
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Image by Alan Puckrin
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Ben Lui and Coire Laoigh from the Cononish crossing
© Doug Tulloch
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Image by Doug Tulloch
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Ascent
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1400 m
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24.08 km
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7.5 hrs
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Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh
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This is the best route to Ben Lui the ascent from Coire Gaothach is steep but not difficult, however, Stob Garbh is difficult when there is ice on the tops.
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Me at the top of Ben Lui May 2012
© Claire Cassidy
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Image by Claire Cassidy
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Calum H and me at the summit.
© Derrick Reid
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Image by Derrick Reid
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Me Chilling at thew top of Ben Lui 30/06/2011
© Alexander McMillan
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Image by Alexander McMillan
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Elizabeth and Ruth support Ian on summit of Ben Lui.
© Ian Nixon
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Image by Ian Nixon
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Ian Nixon
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October 10, 2011
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Approached from Cononish this is a splendid walk with a fine ascent via the NE ridge. Excellent views all round and an easy traverse to Beinn a' Chleibh. If you have employed the two car strategy you will have to descend into Fionn Choirein and the forest. In the forest particularly the terrain is very boggy with deep mud in many places and only a narrow passage through the trees which must be detoured at times or waist deep mud baths are the order of the day. The route may be easier in summer but will still be quite wet. Finally the river crossing may entail boots off and trousers up.
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Kenneth Pepper
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October 16, 2010
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climbed ben lui on thursday 14th october,not one sole in sight,started from darigh along the track to the sheep farm,once at the plateau i took a left,traversed along the slope towards the plane wreckage then up the gully and finally to the top,would say in winter this would be hard
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mackenzie barker
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October 31, 2008
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Climbed Ben Lui via the central gully, a recommended winter scramble great for testing out ice axe and crampons.
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Craig Robinson
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August 30, 2006
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Climbed Ben Lui and Beinn a Chleib on a beautiful summers day July 06. Starting from the A85 in Glen Lochy, this route gives a shorter ascent to these two hills. That is it's only quality. There is no easy way over the Eas Diamh ouflow, even in dry conditions,just get your boots off and get on with it! The path through the forrest is terrible. Really boggy and one of the worst l have encountered. When you make it to the open hillside, things improve. From the top of Ben Lui, the views are tremendous. A Fantastic vantage point to view the southern Highland mountains.
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Ben Dolphin
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February 20, 2006
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Stood atop Ben Lui a few years back in what could only be described as filthy 'summer' weather. Feb 18th however, couldn't have been further removed. Very cold, light wind, clear blue skies and the most stunning approach to a mountain you could wish for. With deep snow filling Coire Gaothach and heavily laden ridges running to the summit, Ben Lui has a Himalyan air to it. A wonderful day, though the ridge from Stob Garbh to the summit was a little dicey at times. Good job the trail had already been broken.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Ben Lui
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