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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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1002 m (3287 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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NG97721588
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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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134 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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Rocky peak of the cairns |
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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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Loch Alsh, Glen Shiel & Loch Hourn |
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Sgurr na Carnach is one of three Munros on the N Glen Shiel ridge in the group known as the "Five Sisters". The three Munros enclose Coire Domain to the E and to the W form the steep and rocky towering E wall of Glen Shiel. To the WNW, a single ridge leads down to Glen Shiel and whilst an ascent on the W slopes is possible, it is not recommended. The E slopes are also steep, and in places rocky. Sgurr na Carnach is central of the three Munros and consequently it is normally ascended from Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe to the S or Sgurr Fuaran to the N.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr na Carnach 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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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Sgurr na Carnach and Sgurr Fhuran from Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe.
© Graham Avis
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Image by Graham Avis
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The east side of Sgurr na Carnach seen from Sgurr nan Spainteach.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Sgurr na Carnach, with Sgurr Fhuaran beyond, seen from the slopes of Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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The middle 3 sisters (left to right: Sgurr Fhuarain, Sgurr na Carnach and
Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe) seen above the north ridge of Biod an Fhithich
(Graham), whilst descending the upper slopes of Sgurr Mhic Bharraich
(Corbett). 5th November 2012.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Graham on the top of Sgurr na Carnach, 5th June 2009, walking in the snowflakes and sun!
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Joanne, Lynda & Scott, on a wet Sgurr na Carnach, 5th June 2009.
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Sgurr na Carnach summit ....20th march 2009...brill!!
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Stephen Maddocks
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August 30, 2008
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A great walk in good conditions, or so I am led to believe. An exciting and challenging one in mist and cloud nonetheless. It is worth noting that the footbridge near Sheil Bridge is not in use.
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Victor Young
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January 7, 2005
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We did this Munro Triplet from the back (Morvich up Gleann Lichd) but left too late of an October day (12-30pm) The walk on a Land Rover track is wonderful right up to Glenlicht House but progress slows up quite a bit after that. It all gets a bit wet at this time of year but the scenery leaves the A87 route redundant ! We knew we were pushing it to get the 3 Munros finished and by the time we got to Sgurr Fhuaran our time was already up ! The rest was a nightmare and the drop off Fhuaran steep and relentless. Last 2 hours in the dark and not much fun but a lesson learned !
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