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Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar]

Corbett

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
863 m (2831 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.
NH05534334
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
71 of 222 Corbetts
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
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
Transverse mountain
 

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.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  25   Glen Carron & Glen Affric
 

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

 Description
Beinn Tharsuinn and Sgurr na Feartaig (Corbett) are two mountains of almost identical height sitting either side of Bealach Bhearnais and therefore can be climbed together. However, Beinn Tharsuinn is normally included in the route to Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich (Munro) and Lurg Mhor (Munro).

Beinn Tharsuinn is a compact mountain of three ridges; NNE, SE and W with the summit lying close to the intersection of these ridges. The slopes are fairly steep, with scattered rock outcrops and crags, but the ascent from Bealach Bhearnais is not difficult and the ascent from Bealach an Sgoltaidh is steep but easy.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar] include
 Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 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.
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North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
West Highlands
by Met Office
Liathach
by Metcheck
Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar] Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar].

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 Routes that include Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1315 m 18.38 km 6 hrs Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar] and Sgurr na Feartaig  This is a longer route over broad mountain tops to relatively remote mountains.  
2 2223 m 28.65 km 9.5 hrs Lurg Mhor, Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich and Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar]  A long hard day on a difficult route with scramblling on Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar]

 Baggers Gallery for Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar]

myself and Alba summitt Beinn Tharsuinn 30/03/ 2014

© John Donnelly

Image by John Donnelly

myself and mick on our way to lurg mhor

© John Frew

Image by John Frew

Karl on top, (31.3.12).

© Mark Thomson

Image by Mark Thomson

On Beinn Tharsuinn: 16th October 2011

© Oliver Bartrum

Image by Oliver Bartrum
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