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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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939 m (3080 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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NG86900082
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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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234 of 283 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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Angry hill |
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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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Luinne Bheinn is a steep sided and rocky mountain in the remote Rough Bounds of Knoydart. It's summit ridge has two tops, the summit to the W and the East Top (937m). The N slopes of Luinne Bheinn are complex with many ridges and corries. At the summit three ridges converge, the NW ridge to Mam Barrisdale being the usual ascent route. A further three ridges converge at the East Top, a broad craggy NE ridge, a narrow E ridge to Mam Unndalain from where a path leads to Barrisdale Bothy, and a SSE ridge which forms a col with Meall Coire na Gaothe'n Ear leading to Meal Buidhe.
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Hazards you may encounter on Luinne Bheinn include
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds. |
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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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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Luinne Bheinn from the Kinloch Hourn coastal path at the entrance to Barrisdale Bay.
© David McSporran
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Image by David McSporran
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Luinne Bheinn from the NE ridge of Meall Buidhe
© David McSporran
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Image by David McSporran
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Arnisdale across Loch Hourn with Beinn Sgritheall towering above. Taken from ridge to Luinne Bheinn. 27/06/2010
© eileen stark
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Image by eileen stark
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Luinne Bheinn (right), with Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe (913m, just not quite a munro, left), seen across Loch Hourn from near Arnisdale during a fleeting clearance of the rain.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Margo not enjoying the weather on the summit 21/07/09.
© Ian Moncur
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Image by Ian Moncur
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One of the best Munros
© Peter Wood
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Image by Peter Wood
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weather so crap i nearly forgot my summit pic on Loony Bin..june 2009
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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5 to go, summit of Luinne Bheinn.
© David Singleton
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Image by David Singleton
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Roger Vander Steen
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June 22, 2009
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2nd June 2009. As well as the ascent from Mam Barrisdale over Bachd Mhic an Tosaich, a more westerly route has developed. It begins along a line of old fence posts and then ascends on grass towards a point west of the summit. This is more direct but it may be wetter underfoot; also the good views down to Barrisdale are hidden.
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David Harbottle
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November 30, 2007
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You can view my video diary of my trip from Sourlies, over Meall Bhuide and Luinne Bheinn to Barisdale here:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3mi3r_day-3-knoydart-expedition-sourlies_travel
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Geo Ferguson
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September 10, 2004
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The ridge between Luinne Bheinn & Meall Buidhe is tough going. I would not like to do this in thick weather as navigating could be difficult and time consuming. Other than that, spectacular situation. One of the best areas in Scotland. Keep for a good day(s).
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Luinne Bheinn
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