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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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926 m (3038 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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NH28168786
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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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262 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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Old height |
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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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Seana Bhraigh is one of the most remote Munros. The minor second peak of Seana Bhraigh (906m) is at the NW margin of a high plateau with gentle inclines, and from here a broad ridge leads NW to the summit. The N slopes are steep with crags higher up and the W slopes are very steep with crags at the head of Cadha Dearg. There are four main ridges, NW curving N to Meall nam Bradhan giving an ascent route from Glen Douchary, NE to minor top (760m) giving an ascent route from the path from Strath Mulzie, the Creag an Duine ridge NNE gives an ascent route for scramblers, and finally a broad ridge SSE to Meall Feith na Slataich (ca760m) which is accessible from the Inverlael in the W on the path through Coire an Lochain Sgeirich.
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Hazards you may encounter on Seana Bhraigh include
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| Remote Mountain navigate with care. |
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| Steep slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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| Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Seana Braigh from the track in from Corriemulzie Lodge. 19/5/2008
© Mike Reynolds
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Image by Mike Reynolds
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Billy enjoying the fine May sunshine at Summit of Seana Bhraigh
© Fiona Masson
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Image by Fiona Masson
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Seana Bhraigh from Am Faochagach.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Summit of Seana Bhraigh
© Michael Bird
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Image by Michael Bird
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Ascent
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1728 m
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41.91 km
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11.5 hrs
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Seana Bhraigh
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A long approach track/path to an otherwise easy climb onrough peaty ground. A cycle will be a real asset here.
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Well deserved rest on summit of Seana Bhraigh 927m
© eileen stark
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Image by eileen stark
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Creag an Duine ridge from the main summit of Seana Braigh.
© Christine Russell
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Image by Christine Russell
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Robert Carr and Snow on summit of Seana Bhraigh
© Ronnie Auld
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Image by Ronnie Auld
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Looking back to Creag an Duine a tricky descent on Seana Bhraigh.30.05.01
© David Singleton
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Image by David Singleton
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There are no shared tracklogs for Seana Bhraigh
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Nick Bulbeck
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June 15, 2008
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Re Mike's comments (20-Oct-07) on features that aren't on the map - add a small lochan just below Eididh nan Clach Geala! (Actually there might've been two - the mist was a bit thick...)
I agree with David (25-Jul-07) that Creag an Duine is a must - but the Inverlael approach is also a fab day! Especially if you continue southwards to Meall nan Ceapraichean and finish down the magnificent Gleann na Sguaib. The landscape - especially the Cadha Dearg - is incomparably better than it looks on the map. On the whole, a day for which I am bereft of superlatives.
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Mike Watson
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October 20, 2007
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If coming in from the south then its worth including Eididh nan Clach Geala on your way back.
There are a lot of unmarked cliffs dotted around the 806m spot height, be careful in poor visibility!
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Kevin Naylor
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August 6, 2007
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You can drive from Oykel Bridge to Corriemulzie Lodge in about 30 minutes but the track is pot holed and loose surfaced in places. Any vehicle with low suspension (like mine) risks grounding. A 4WD will have no problems. The bike ride from the lodge to the foot of the mountain is a real combination bone shaker and water splash though only one of the many fords proved to be unrideable. The ascent of the hill by the NE ridge is a simple trudge but worth it for the stunning views of the northern corrie. A more challenging ascent is by the NW ridge but be prepared for some exposure.
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David Nichols
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July 25, 2007
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Part two. The scramble from here to 900m is fab with some real exposure and a knife ridge to negioate. Infact all the holds are easy and the ridge looks worse than its, even so folk who don't have a head for heights might feel a bit uneasy. This route in winter must be a real challenge! Once difficulties are over the walk around the horsehoe to the summit is easy peasy and on this day we were rewarded with fine views over the hills to the west and the outer hebs. To decend drop to a small loch at 700m, turn right, left or stright over the shoulder. Once on the bikes blast it back to the car.
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David Nichols
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July 25, 2007
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Climbing this wonderful hill from Inverlael or not 'taking on' Creag an Duine means missing out on a fab day. This route has it all. Drive to Okyle, don't park there, carry on along a land rover track (fine, I drive a discovery 3) park before Corriemuizie Lodge where there is a big sign. Take to your bike and you'll need it for the 9 km bone crunching ride to the foot of the hill. There are two deep river crossings before you get boots on and start climbing. Climbing to the rock band is 400m of grunt. (see next comment)
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