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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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1032 m (3385 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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NH01861926
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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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100 of 283 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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Long hill |
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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.
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.
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Beinn Fhada is a massive and complex mountain. The summit lies at the junction of the rocky NE ridge with the broad summit plateau, the "Plaide Mor". From the summit plateau a narrow ridge curves E to Sgurr a' Dubh Doire (962m) then NE to another top (825m) from where branches run NW and ENE. This ENE ridge slopes down to the head of Glen Affric where a number of paths converge. From N of the summit plateau a rocky ridge leads to Meall a' Bhealaich overlooking Beallach an Sgairne. A descent on the W slope of this ridge (minor scrambling) leads to a path by Allt Coire an Sgairne. W of the summit plateau, there is a short rocky N ridge and a curving NW ridge leading to Meall an Fuarain Mhoir (891m) then N to Sgurr a' Choire Ghairbh - this is a route for scramblers.
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Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Fhada include
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| High Plateau, summit may be difficult to locate. |
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| Crags on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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| Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Beinn Fhada: Sgurr a' Choire Ghairbh, at the west end of the mountain, seen from the camp site at Morvich in Strath Croe.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Sgurr a' Choire Ghairbh (of Beinn Fhada) and the houses of Morvich in Strath Croe, seen from near the top of the Bealach Ratagan on a clear May evening.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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From Beinn Fhada's eastern top looking towards the summit
© Norrie Shand
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Image by Norrie Shand
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Approach to Beinn Fhada
© Lindsay Tocher
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Image by Lindsay Tocher
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Ascent
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1481 m
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15.49 km
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6 hrs
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Beinn Fhada
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Difficult route which requires a head for exposure and scrambling skills. To avoid scramble ascend by descent route.
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My old man enjoying a phone call with a view. 25/07/09
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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Myself standing beside the summit trig point on a glorious summers day. 25/07/09
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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Beatiful wintery day on Beinn Attow (Fhada) in february....09.....simply stunning
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Ellis and I on the summit in a snow storm
© David Nichols
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Image by David Nichols
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Alex Bryce
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August 9, 2009
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I was surpised how straightforward the Sgurr a' Choire Ghairbh ascent route was, one slabby bit but it's not exposed and over quickly. Makes for a more interesting traverse certainly, but i would favour it for ascent for the reason that the many ups and downs could test the patience of tired legs.
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Donald Macaulay
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April 21, 2009
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Park car at Dorusduain, have to drive through farm to it , speed bumps on road, car park marked Falls of Glomach, follow track through first forestry gate then head right to bridge over river before gaining track up Glenn Choinneachain then a few hundred yards after crossing Alt Coire an Sgairne path splits , head south along trak up corrie to top of ridge then head for summit. Can combine Bheinn Fhada with A'Ghlas-bheinn, head for Meall a' Bhealaich then down to Bealach an Sgairne, very steep, but can follow faint path which initially goes east then north then west. Good track to A'Ghlas-bheinn
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Nick Bulbeck
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June 15, 2008
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The scrambling is, I have to say, a little easier than the route description suggests. There's really only one awkward descent, of about 20 feet, which is not exposed. Don't be put off, therefore - the Sgurr a' Choire Ghairbh ridge is a superb way up or down.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Beinn Fhada
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