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Beinn a' Chleibh

Munro
Quick Facts
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.
Altitude
916 m (3005 ft)

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).

Grid Ref.
NN25052559
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
281 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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.
Meaning
Hill of the chest
 

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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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Beinn a' Chleibh, one of the smallest Munros, is linked to the magnificent Ben Lui by a 1.6km ridge that separates Coire Annaich from Fionn Choirein.

This mountain is almost always climbed from Ben Lui on this ridge. Beinn a' Chleibh has a craggy top, especially on the N and NE slopes and the ascent is steep in places.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Chleibh include
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Beinn a' Chleibh

Beinn a'Cheibh viewed from the north-west on a dull cloudy day.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

Beinn a' Chleibh from the slopes of Ben Lui. June 2003.

© Mark Devine
Image by Mark Devine

Beinn a Chleibh from Ben Lui on March 16th 2008. What a day!!!

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Beinn a'Chleibh, Loch Awe & Ben Cruachan from Ben Lui. June2010

© Keith Waugh
Image by Keith Waugh
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lomond
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn a Chleibh
by Metcheck
Beinn a' Chleibh Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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Results by distance from Beinn a' Chleibh
9.2 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
9.2 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
10.3 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
12.0 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
13.4 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
17.4 km
Railway Cottage
Falls of Cruachan, Loch Awe
21.5 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
21.7 km
Rowantree Cottage, Bed and Breakfast
Arrochar
21.8 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
22.1 km
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro
Bridge Of Awe
29.3 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
30.9 km
The Old School
Dalavich, Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn a' Chleibh.

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  Routes that include Beinn a' Chleibh
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1400 m 24.08 km 7.5 hrs Ben Lui and Beinn a' Chleibh  This is the best route to Ben Lui the ascent from Coire Gaothach is steep but not difficult, however, Stob Garbh is difficult when there is ice on the tops.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn a' Chleibh

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn a' Chleibh

myself, danny,chris and john, some of the lads from auchinleck hillwalking club

© david Smith
Image by david Smith

Daw,Danny,Chris,Myself of Auchinleck Hillwalking club at the summit of Bein a' Chleibh,

© John Frew
Image by John Frew

Beinn a Chleibh on a scorching hot day 23/07/2010

© Billy Liddell
Image by Billy Liddell

On the summit Jan 06

© John Andrew
Image by John Andrew
View All 13 Baggers Images for Beinn a' Chleibh
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Beinn a' Chleibh
by Philip Mcloone
Beinn a' Chleibh and Ben Lui
by Alan Parker

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 Comments
 
Andrew Blair
wrote on
July 23, 2009
19/08/2006 - Climbed with my 3 brothers and 9 year old nephew from A85 - waded across River Lochy. Dry, hazy day turned showery but we enjoyed good views at summit. Nice, easy climb - even for the wee man.
 
 

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