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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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962 m (3156 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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NC58532990
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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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194 of 283 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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Meaning unknown (Hill oh the speckled cliff) |
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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 Con is the highest top of Ben Kilbreck, a large mountain with long ridges. W of the summit is a shoulder A' Chioch (747m) with craggy NW slopes from where a ridge runs S to Carn an Fheidh (808m) then divides to produce several branches. The usual and shortest ascent route is from the A836 road to the col N of Carn an Fheidh but an ascent is also possible from the S on the path through Beallach Easach. The long NE ridge to the minor top Meall Ailein (724m) does not lead to an access route but its SE ridges are accessible from the road to Alldalaird.
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Hazards you may encounter on Meall nan Con 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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The Summit Cairn and trig point,looking to the South.
© Peter Chisholm
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Image by Peter Chisholm
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Meall nan Con from Creag an Lochain (2009-08-08)
© Kevin Woods
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Image by Kevin Woods
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Looking down on Loch nan Uan.
© Duncan Macleod
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Image by Duncan Macleod
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Creag an Lochain from Ben Klibreck
© Jim Nicol
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Image by Jim Nicol
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Ascent
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821 m
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11.08 km
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4 hrs
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Meall nan Con
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Easy route over moorland, with some steep grass slopes.
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Fantastic day on Ben Klibreck
© Margaret Spalding
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Image by Margaret Spalding
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An outcrop near the summit
© Michael Coffield
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Image by Michael Coffield
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Me (Martin Forbes) and Michael Kerrigan climbing Meall nan Con on the 08-08-09 - also accompanied by Michael Coffield and Kevin.
© Martin Forbes
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Image by Martin Forbes
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Summit of Ben Kilbreck with some unexpected company.
© John Andrew
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Image by John Andrew
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Graham Ellis
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August 30, 2007
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Followed the Geo Ferguson suggested route starting at NC 53242712, following the 4x4 trail, and the Vince Harrison path. However, from the summit I took the SSE shoulder down to Loch a' Bhealaich to pick up the track going SW over Bealach Easach then turning W back to the Crask Inn. It makes the walk a more interesting circular route. The Crask Inn is definitely a place to stay with excellent home cooked food. The Landlord gave me a lift back to my car parked at the bridge further north.
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Roger Vander Steen
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July 1, 2007
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16th June 2007. We followed Geo Ferguson’s suggestion for parking and it did not take long to cross the boggy section before climbing Cnoc Sgriodain. A path, mentioned by Vince
Harrison, begins at 570276 at 670 metres and contours round Carn an Fheidh to the 688 metre spot height.
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Mike Watson
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May 10, 2007
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We started a wee bit further north than the route here ending up at the north side of Loch nan Uan and returned the same way.
Easy approach and ascent but then it hadn't rained for a month.
We combined with Ben Hope no problem and were easily back to the pub in Lairg for food & beer (via the Crask Inn).
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Duncan Macleod
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August 19, 2005
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I'd certainly agree with other users: I made the mistake of doing this on the same day as Ben Hope, and came back in moonlight. Very soggy ground, went up by Creag an Lochain and along ridge. Came off Ben K to south, then swung west and down from col on wet & rocky 'path'. Slid down grassy slopes on backside to Loch nan Uan.
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Jim Bull
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May 11, 2004
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Climbed this one on May 4th by the route suggested by Geo Ferguson combined with the traverse along the flank of Carn an Fheidh, a much easier and drier route than others who have done the hill across the boggy bits! There is now a fairly distinct track left by a 4x4 from the road to the base of Carn an Fheidh which would make route-finding easier in mist. Thoroughly enjoyed the day, dispelling rumours that Klibreck is a bit of a b****** !! I can thoroughly recommend staying or at least eating / drinking at the Crask Inn just a couple of miles south down the road, an experience in itself!
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