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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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1291 m (4235 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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NN96349720
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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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4 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 Barn |
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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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Braemar & Blair Atholl |
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To the E and N of Cairn Toul are cliffs contributing to the western wall of the Lairig Ghru, but to the W and the S (at least as far as the Buidheanach of Cairntoul) the slopes are easy. An easy path from the E leads from the Corrour Bothy in the Lairig Ghru through Coire Odhar to a col NW of the Devils Point. The route continues NNW on easy slopes to the summit of Cairn Toul. Easy ascents are also possible from either Glen Feshie or Gleann Einich. Due to its proximity to Sgor an Lochain Uaine these mountains are invariably climbed together.
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Hazards you may encounter on Cairn Toul 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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Looking south through the Lairig Ghru to Cairn Toul and the Devils Point.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Last of the winter snow. Looking North towards Cairn Toul summit (right), Angels Peak (centre) and Braeriach in the background. 13th May 2006
© David Harbottle
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Image by David Harbottle
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Cairn Toul from the slopes of Cairn Lochan
November 2008
© Mike Watson
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Image by Mike Watson
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Cairn Toul from Braeriach; September 1979.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Cairn Toul 19/7/2014
© Stuart Mcgeown
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Image by Stuart Mcgeown
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Me at the top of Cairn Toul, 01/03/14 (honest!).
© Andrew Blair
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Image by Andrew Blair
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admiring the view from the summit of Cairn Toul
© robin scott
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Image by robin scott
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Summit of Cairn Toul, 09.08.12.
© Paul Burgess
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Stephen Harte
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May 11, 2010
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Walked Neil Cuthbert's route taking in Beinn Bhrotain, Monadh Mor, Sgor an Lochain Uaine, Cairn Toul and The Devils Point. This was one of the best days walking in a long time, lots of sun and fantastic views. Be careful around Sgor an Lochain Uaine and Cairn Toul as there are still snow cornices but the Devils point is clear. Many thanks to Neil for an excellent route.
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John Mcallister
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August 13, 2006
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Good Expedition hills these. We did them from Linn of Dee with the help of bikes and a tent. Boy they're big!
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Neil Osborne
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May 23, 2001
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A fantastic, if long, day from Coylumbridge over Braeriach to Corour Bothy, About 10.25 hours. Shorter if you don't carry backpacking kit like me!
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Cairn Toul
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