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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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981 m (3218 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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NN69474968
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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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169 of 282 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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1
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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 hinds |
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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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Meall nan Aighean is a broad mountain with twin summits, the NE top being 7m higher. It has three ridges, a W ridge with gentle slopes down to Inverar, a broad craggy S ridge and a long E ridge leading to Beinn Dearg, overlooking Fortingall. To the S and W, the terrain is generally easy to moderate grass slopes with scattered rock outcrops, but the E ridge is steep and craggy on its N flank overlooking the higher reaches of Gleann Muilinn and on its S flank (Creag Mhor), and should be avoided.
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Hazards you may encounter on Meall nan Aighean 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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Showers over Meall nan Aighean
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Meall nan Aighean from the slopes of Carn Gorm 23/08/08
© Alistair Craig
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Image by Alistair Craig
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Meall nan Aighean from the hillside south of Kenmore. Carn Mairg
is in the far distance; 28th October 2008.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Meall nan Aighean from Meall a' Bharr.
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Top of Meall nan Aighean 05.04.12.
© Dave Smith
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Image by Dave Smith
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Meall nan Aighean summit looking towards Loch Tay
© Carl Rokas
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Image by Carl Rokas
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Meall nan Aighean 12.8.10
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Image by iain watson
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Andrew, Toto and I at the summit 24/7/10
© Margaret Spalding
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Image by Margaret Spalding
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Sc Joss
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October 8, 2010
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This hill area is now covered by Chesthill estates. http://www.chesthill.com/
This used to be a sheep area so stalking was not a huge issue. however, we got sent off the hill by keeper the other day- our bad we didn't check because it didn't used to be a stalking area.
The estate is too small for them to say they are stalking in a specific area as they cover the whole estate in one day, so they request you always do the group of 4 in a clockwise direction. (We only needed the last one).
There is no mobile reception in this area, so you won't be able to phone when you get there. check first!
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Leon Mooney
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June 20, 2010
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Climbed on 19/6/10. The final summit of a gloriously sunny day. Seemed to reach the top of this one a lot quicker than I had expected - fairly good paths again with the summit being the rock-topped one. After going over to the lower top I dropped down to the west ridge. This descent seemed to me to take ages - watch for the paths crossing near Roinn na Creige - go straight ahead no matter how tempting the vehicle tracks look (they lead away up Glen Lyon). A tiring day, but a fine circular route with four Munros to boot!
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Grant Robertson
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March 8, 2002
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Q. This seems formerly to have been known as Creag Mhor, which confused me considerably. A. Yes, previous maps were wrong, Greag Mhor lies 2Km ESE. Munromagic
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Meall nan Aighean
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