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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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1004 m (3293 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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NN33184084
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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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129 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 scorching |
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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 an Dothaidh has a curved summit plateau with three tops the centre top being the summit. From the summit plateau, a ridge runs S to the col above Coire an Dothaidh, which connects to Beinn Dorain and is the usual ascent route from Bridge of Orchy. There is a W ridge which curves N, and offers a possible ascent route from Achallader, and a SW ridge which separates Coire Daingean from Coire a Ghabhlach. The col on this ridge connects Beinn an Dothaidh to the S ridge Beinn Achalader. This col not only gives routes between these two mountains but gives possible access to Beinn Manach to the E.
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Hazards you may encounter on Beinn an Dothaidh 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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Beinn an Dothaidh from the north, taken from the A82 road above Achallader.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Looking along to the west top of Beinn an Dothaidh from it's main summit. The Black Mount beyond - brilliant visibility. (2008-11-02)
© Kevin Woods
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Image by Kevin Woods
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Been on Beinn Dothaidh and Beinn Dorain twice once in winter and once in summer fine walk in the summer a bit harder in the snow but great views from the tops.
© David Davidson
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Image by David Davidson
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Beinn an Dothaidh from the north: taken from the A82 road NW of Loch Ba, May 2006.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Ascent
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1245 m
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13.38 km
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5 hrs
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Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh
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Easy route but for the relatively steep ascent/descent of Coire an Dothaidh.
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Karl and me on summit, 23/2/13.
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Pups at top of Beinn an Dothaidh
© John Martin
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Image by John Martin
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Me looking over Ranoch Moor
© Alexander McMillan
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Image by Alexander McMillan
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Gordon and I at the Cairn on Ben Chonzie.
© Jean Smith
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Image by Jean Smith
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Gavin Poole
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September 19, 2009
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Climbed with Christine & John. Started of a cloudy day, threatening
to rain on us any minute. Got to the bealach between Dorain &
Dothaidh & the heavens opened & the wind blew a gale. It stayed like this until we reached the 993m cairn, (that we thought was the summit due to zero visibility!), where we took shelter for some lunch. After realising that we were not at the summit, after checking the GPS, we soldiered on to the 1004m cairn. Took some quick baggers gallery pics & headed back down as it was freezing! An easy descent, even if a little boggy (lost my leg a couple times!), only to find the sun was now out & the clouds clearing. Took it on the chin & vowed to return to conquer Dorain next time.
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Leon Mooney
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June 10, 2007
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Climbed after Beinn Dorain, and lost the path once the mud started. Headed for the peak on the right - which turned out to be the South top. Thankfully the cloud had cleared and the path to the summit was obvious. Gave the West top a miss and headed back down. The descent from the col was VERY tricky, but did not spoil a fine day out.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Beinn an Dothaidh
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