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Tom a' Choinich

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
1112 m (3648 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.
NH16392731
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
41 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 moss
 

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
The sprawling mass of Tom a' Choinich takes the form of a triangular pyramid, with three major and one minor ridges converging on the summit. The main ridges run NNE to Creag Dubh, ESE to Gleann nam Fiadh and to the WSW a long winding ridge leads to Carn Eighe.

A short narrow E ridge leads down to a Bealach Toll Easa from where paths lead to Glen Cannich and Glen Affric. Whilst some of the slopes are very steep, there are good ascent routes via the W and WSW ridges.

Hazards you may encounter on Tom a' Choinich include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 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 Tom a' Choinich

View south to the hills of Glen Shiel

© Brian McBain
Image by Brian McBain

14 October 2009 Looking to Creag na h-Inghinn and Tom a Choinich from the descent of Toll Creagach NH196264

© Brian Howarth
Image by Brian Howarth

Tom a Choinich from slopes of Toll Creagach

© Scott Strathdee
Image by Scott Strathdee

Tom a' Choinich from the summit of Toll Creagach. The narrow ridge in the middle runs down to the Bealach Toll Easa. Christmas Eve 2006.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran
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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
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Torridon
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Tom a' Choinich Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Tom a' Choinich
13.4 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
14.2 km
Tomich Holidays
Guisachan Farm, Tomich, Cannich, By Beauly
17.8 km
The Slaters Arms
Cannich
18.3 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
24.2 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
26.2 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
27.1 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
28.7 km
Castle Cottage B and B
Lochcarron
29.2 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
29.5 km
The Cnoc Hotel
Struy, by Beauly,
29.7 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
29.9 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Tom a' Choinich.

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  Routes that include Tom a' Choinich
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1196 m 16.11 km 5.5 hrs Tom a' Choinich and Toll Creagach  Easy route mostly on paths.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Tom a' Choinich

  Baggers Gallery for Tom a' Choinich

Tom a Choinnich on a cold May 30th 2010

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Myself standing by the summit cairn - as it snows in May... Real season day! 15/5/10

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall

Tom a' Choinich summit on December 5th 2009.

© Stevie Yates
Image by Stevie Yates

On the cairn

© Brian McBain
Image by Brian McBain
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Tom a' Choinich and Toll Creagach
by Doug Tulloch

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 Comments
 
Chris Bowles
wrote on
March 25, 2008
After the initial 4km approach to Tom a' choinich a zig-zagging climb up the south-east ridge is made with some occasional scrambling required. The ridge narrows nearer the top which is where the scrambling is to be had but then it eventually becomes a flat broad ridge leading up to the summit. The continuation to Toll Creagach is worthwhile and is done by crossing the bealach Toll Easa then following broad grassy slopes to the rounded summit.
 
 

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