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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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1296 m (4251 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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NN95349992
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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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3 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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Grey upper part |
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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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Grantown & Aviemore, Cairngorm Mountains |
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The steep craggy slopes of Braeriach form the N and W walls of Coire Bhrochain, and the summit lies almost on the edge. The broad summit plateau is surrounded by steep slopes and crags. To the E its steep rocky slopes form the western wall of a deep glen, the Lairig Ghru. Ascent is not recommended from either of these directions, as there are easier routes from the N-E and the W. The north-east approach is from the Cairn Gorm approach road through the Chalamain Gap and onto Sron na Lairige, following a well worn path. Braeriach can also be approached from Glen Feshie or Gleann Einich in the W or from Sgor an Lochain Uaine to the S following the western rim of An Garbh Coire.
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Hazards you may encounter on Braeriach 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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Braeriach's southern aspect from Cairn Toul. Last of the winter snows, 13th May 2006.
© David Harbottle
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Image by David Harbottle
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Storm clouds gather over Sron na Lairige and Braeriach.
© Gareth Pratt
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Image by Gareth Pratt
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Braeriach from Ben Macdui plateaux
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Image by david kennedy
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06min.jpg "Braeriach - Click to enlarge")
Lairig Ghru from Braeriach (Sron na Lairige) 15 Feb 06
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Image by Mark Stevens
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The Wee Black Dug ticks off her last Cairngorm summit. ;) September 2014.
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Image by Scott Blair
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Braeriach 19/7/2014
© Stuart Mcgeown
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Image by Stuart Mcgeown
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On my way to Braeriach with a view of the Lairig Ghru
© Steve Marlow
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Image by Steve Marlow
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Summit of Braeriach at last, third time lucky!! 1st time not feeling well 2km
from summit, 2nd time a member my party was too tired to continue about
half way up, so this time, I just blasted it, 2hours 53mins to summit!
© Keith Singleton
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Image by Keith Singleton
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Ray Humphreys
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July 9, 2008
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Climbed on 4/7/08 from Derry Lodge. Brilliant day. Shimmering heat haze in Larig Ghru. Via Cairn Toul and Briariach tops & to Sron na Larige. Return S to flat bealach S of Sron na Larige and descend carefully into Larig. There is a faint un-mapped path that is readily followed. BUT be VERY, VERY careful on snow band in highest 100m. Its VERY steep and even in hot July sun the snow was too hard to kick reliable steps into. Descend snow band ONLY with crampons etc. But snow band easily turned to its north and would be to its south. A few helicopter bits on way down. 35 mins to reach Larig Grhu.
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Barry Kelso
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June 18, 2008
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Despite the fact that we did this in Mid summer the weather was a bit of a nightmare! The first snow fell at around 1000m, and it got worse from there! By the time we got to the top the snow was drifting and falling continuously blown by a strong wind. Had earlier considered going on to complete Angels Peak & Cairn Toul but the weather changed our minds. Perhaps just as well, as we had forgotten how far we had come, and still had to get back! Dropping down into the Lairig Ghru, and climbing back up to Chalamain gap was a real killer! 7 hours 30 mins round trip.
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Sam Marshall
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April 7, 2008
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We started at the sugar bowl car park. It's a lengthy walk in! We left the car at 11ish and reached the foot of the Sron na Larige at about 1 (though we did mess around in the Chalamain Gap for a while). Ascent up the Sron na Larige allows for good views towards Cairn Lochain and Sgor Gaoith. In poor visibility finding the summit of Braeriach requires good navigation. The summit cairn was possibly hidden under snow. We stood at what we believed to be the highest point along the corrie rim. Didn't get back to the car until 7.20.
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Alan Wilson
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May 17, 2007
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Bike from whitewell, good track to the loch...up stalkers path to plateau, on to Sgor an Lochain Uiane, then followed corrie edges round to Braeriach...due west took me to Coire Bogha-clioch then steeply down to bike...easy ride out...a good round circuit.
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Terry Thomson
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June 20, 2002
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We climbed the route (20/06/2002) and low cloud closed in on our approach to the summit. In poor visibilty the rule is "stick to the path" It does take you to the summit. After 1300hrs the cloud base lifted and we were rewarded with some good views. A moderate climb and as they say, a good day out.
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06.jpg "Braeriach - Click to enlarge")
