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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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1021 m (3349 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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NN22275423
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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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110 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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Red peak (Big shepherd of [Glen] Etive) |
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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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This beautiful mountain is a magnet for hill-walkers, climbers and photographers. Buachaille Etive Mor is orientated SW to NE with its two munros at either end of a long winding ridge. Stob Dearg is the classic peak, it has a "tourist" path through Coire na Tulaich rising to the ridge at the head of the coire, but there are also several routes, within the ability of scramblers, up the rocky NE face. Most famous of these is "Curved Ridge" which starts from the waterslide slab, a huge rock slab lying low on the NW slopes. Curved Ridge has lots of exposure but is not technically difficult - see Noel Williams "Scrambles in Lochaber" for a full description.
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Hazards you may encounter on Stob Dearg include
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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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Stob Dearg from Altnafeidh
© Sarah Holroyd
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Image by Sarah Holroyd
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Stob Dearg from the East. Taken from the A82 road near Dubh Lochan, 31st October 2008.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Buachaille Etive Mor on a Glorius winter day 20/02/10!
© Jim Waddell
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Image by Jim Waddell
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Stob Dearg/Bucahaille Etive Mor viewed in early evening light
© Jason Baxter
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Image by Jason Baxter
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Ascent
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1507 m
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13.13 km
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Stob Dearg and Stob na Broige
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This moderate route described above is referred to as the "tourist route" by rock climbers and scramblers. These enthusiasts ascend Curved Ridge or other routes up the north-east rock face of Stob Dearg.
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Alan, Cameron, myself, Glen and Bracken the dog on summit
cairn...26,5,12...fantastic day!
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Me at the top of Stob Dearg March 2012
© Alexander McMillan
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Image by Alexander McMillan
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Me and Nathan, with Ben Lui appearing between us; 2nd July 2011.
Nathan's 9th Munro, having come up Curved Ridge.
© Nick Bulbeck
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Image by Nick Bulbeck
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Me at the summit of Stob Dearg-stunning day!
© Douglas Mackenzie
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Image by Douglas Mackenzie
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Gus Stewart
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October 25, 2010
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Climbed BEM via the "traditional route" which now, by and large, comprises a good path/rock steps from the car park all the way to the ridge. Care is, however, required at some points just below the ridge where the steps are less obvious. The first autumn snows had fallen overnight which added a slight degree of difficulty but once on the ridge the remainder of the high walk was plain sailing. The descent path from the ridge between the two Munros is obvious - it is marked by a cairn - but it is steep in parts and requires due care and attention.
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Keith Johnstone
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April 25, 2010
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Reports suggest that the walk out along Lairig Gartain is boggy. I didn't find it too bad but there is plant and machinery along the route
and I think they are installing some sort of drainage system to improve the path.
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john dickson
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May 26, 2009
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Returned to The Bookal 5 years after climbing it for the first time. Path is much better now and avoides the scree slope near the top of Coire na Tulaich. Completed ridge to Stob na Broige and returned vis Lairig Gartain, the path on this section is badly worn and has long sections of boggy ground to negotiate.
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Colin Mcmillan
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September 13, 2008
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Just to emphasise Bill's point - you don't need to climb the scree on this route. From where the path first meets the scree slope just head straight across and you should pick up the stone staircase on the other side. This will take you all the way to the ridge!
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Bill Boyter
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June 23, 2008
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Sat 21st June 2008, back again! Same route as before up through Coire na Tulaich, but this time blessed with some excellent views. The sun was out with some broken cloud and got a fantastic full panorama from the top. On the left hand side going up the coire there were eight deer taking life very easy. They seemed at home and didn't bat an eye lid when myself and Paul stopped for an hour to take photos. Fantastic day!
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