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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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975 m (3198 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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NO10727669
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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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180 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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Cairn like peak of the goose |
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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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Braemar & Blair Atholl |
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Carn a' Gheoidh is a conical hill with a gently rounded summit. The slopes to the N are easy with two broad ridges the more westerly, which is longer, leads to an approach track by the Baddoch Burn. To the S the slopes are steeper but still accessible. To the W a ridge connects to Carn Bhinnein from where steep and rocky slopes overlook Gleann Taitneach. To the E a broad ridge connects to Carn nan Sac, whose steep and sometimes craggy slopes form a corrie with the equally steep slopes connecting to The Cairnwell. The normal access route from Glen Shee takes you along the rim of this corrie.
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Hazards you may encounter on Carn a' Gheoidh 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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Approaching Carn a' Gheoidh on the ridge from Glenshee
© John Tauwhare
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Image by John Tauwhare
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Carn a' Gheoidh taken on route from Carn Aosda to The Cairnwell.
© Gary Wales
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Image by Gary Wales
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Carn Aosda in the backround from Carn a,Gheoidh 26/08/2007
© Kris Benzie
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Image by Kris Benzie
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The summit of Carn a`Gheoidh viewed from one of the two lochans before Carn nan Sac on the way from The Cairnwell on a bright Nov. day with an early snow dusting.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Me on the top of Carn a' Gheoidh
© Stephen Langston
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Image by Stephen Langston
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Kaz and I at the top of Carn a' Gheoidh
© Chris Stewart
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Image by Chris Stewart
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Carn a' Gheoidh summit 28/08/2010
© Billy Liddell
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Image by Billy Liddell
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Odin at the summit of Carn a'Gheoidh, 12/06/2010.
© Neil MacLeod
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Image by Neil MacLeod
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Liam O'Hagan
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August 24, 2014
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34 minutes from car park to Carn Asoda Summit, walked on the pretty blasted access road to the tow kit up top...first time I've seen a signpost pointing to a summit! a fairly pleasant and un-taxing walk to Carn Gheoidh then finish on Cairnwell which is pretty cluttered with radio masts etc, shared some whiskey with the lift operator who let us jump on for free, it didn't feel like cheating just a fun way to end a decent day. a very easy 3.5hrs for 3 Munro's, plenty of folks up there in jeans and trainers and for the first time I thought "and why not" it almost felt like a stroll on a fine summer day.
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James Corrigan
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September 4, 2012
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Part of the Cairnwell and Carn Aosda circuit. Easily the most pleasant of the 3 as there is no Human destruction around.Spotted loads of Hares around the area.Fine views on to An Socach from Carn Bhinnean which is well worth adding to the walk.
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Leon Mooney
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August 9, 2011
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Climbed on 9/8/11. This was a vast improvement on The Cairnwell - a very pleasant stroll although the lack of any steep bits did make it feel a little straightforward. Nice to get a clear view of Beinn a' Ghlo in all its glory.
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Alan Cantwell
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October 13, 2008
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My wife Jackie, son Alan and I bagged Carn Aosda, Carn a' Gheoidh and the Cairnwell on a breezy October day, the other two Munros are not all that bad (Boring People = Boring Munros) and the walk between them is very enjoyable. My Collies loved it, chasing hares at every opportunity.
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Steve Macluskie
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August 17, 2007
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Car to cairn in 18 minutes.
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