Home   Glossary

Beinn Udlaidh

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
840 m (2755 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.
NN28053334
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
104 of 222 Corbetts
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
Gloomy hill
 

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
  50   Glen Orchy & Loch Etive
 

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

  Description
Beinn Udlaidh and Beinn Bhreac-liath (Corbett) lie NW of Tyndrum in a triangle of land bounded by the A85, A82 and the B8074.

Beinn Udlaidh is a compact hill lying E-W with two ridges on its northern slopes. Apart from the E section of the S slopes, Beinn Udlaidh has craggy slopes, but in places routes can be made through the rocky outcrops with ease.

The normal ascent routes are from Invergaunan on the B8074 or from Beinn Bhreac-liath (Corbett).

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Udlaidh include
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds.
 
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 Udlaidh

Beinn Udlaidh from Beinn Bhreac-liath. 16th March 2008.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

Beinn Udlaidh's extraordinary long band of white quartz marks out the north ridge as if with chalk on a drawing. Taken from the A82 road south of Loch Tulla.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Summit cairn and mast Beinn Udlaidh

© Jim Nicol
Image by Jim Nicol

Ravens' eye view of the cairn on Beinn Udlaidh...Dec 07

© Alan Wilson
Image by Alan Wilson
View All 8 Images for Beinn Udlaidh

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) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lui
by Metcheck
Beinn Udlaidh Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
We currently have no
sponsored accommodation listings for this area.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn Udlaidh.

Click on the route title to load the full content for that route.

  Routes that include Beinn Udlaidh
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 943 m 11.02 km 4 hrs Beinn Udlaidh and Beinn Bhreac-liath  An easy route of moderate length but with some minor scrambling through rocky outcrops  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Udlaidh

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Udlaidh

Summit cairn on Beinn Udlaidh: 4th November 2012

© Oliver Bartrum
Image by Oliver Bartrum

Myself at summit 11/04/2010 on a scorcher of a day

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

Me and Jack on summit Beinn Udlaidh 27/09/09. The debris clearly visible all around.

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly

me on beinn udlaidh

© Jim Nicol
Image by Jim Nicol
View All 5 Baggers Images for Beinn Udlaidh
The logging section stores any entries for Beinn Udlaidh in your own log. From here you can
  1. Add a route log entry that includes this mountain
  2. Write a full account of your route including photos
  3. Edit an existing log entry including uploading a GPX file or add a photo
  4. Delete your log entry
  Logging
Your Route Log
You need to be a member to have a route log.
Recently Climbed By
None shared in the last 12 months

If a member has uploaded a tracklog as part of their personal route log and opted to share it then it will be presented here.

You can view a members route overlayed on an online map or download the KMZ file for use in Google Earth.

 Shared Members Track Logs
There are no shared tracklogs for Beinn Udlaidh

Post a few words about Beinn Udlaidh or read what others have had to say.

 Comments
 
Alex Bryce
wrote on
October 10, 2006
To get the best out of this mountain try exploring from the north rather than from the southern approach, which really doesnt show these two Corbetts in their best light
 
 

A full written account of a climb submitted by our members.

You can prepare your own write up by first making an entry in your route log and then visiting the logging section above.

  Route Write-Ups
  Date Title Written by Including...
1 15 Mar 2012 Golden Eagle Vanessa Jackson Beinn Udlaidh and Beinn Bhreac-liath Not Yet Rated
 
Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Contact Us