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Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn

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
775 m (2542 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.
NM89567580
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
198 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
Peak of the mountain ash
 

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
  40   Mallaig & Glenfinnan, Loch Shiel
 

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

  Description
Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn and Sgurr Ghiubhsachain (Corbett) are the two highest peaks on the rocky head-wall of Coire Ghiubhsachain. They are attached at a col (593m) which is deemed a sufficient drop for them to be considered separate Corbetts yet they are undeniably part of the same mountain mass and should be climbed together.

The rocky NNE ridge of Sgurr Ghiubhsachain connects to Meall a' Choire-Chruinn then tapers down to Guesachan Cottage were there is a road giving good access. The other possible ascent route is via Meall na Cuartaige on the ENE ridge of Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn which leads to a path by the Allt na Cruaiche.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn 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 Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn

Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn from the north ridge of Sgurr Ghiubhsachan; 3 June 2016.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

The rocky summit - last hands-on bit of the day!

© Doug Tulloch
Image by Doug Tulloch

Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn from the Northeast. Viewed across Loch Shiel, from Fraoch-Bheinn (of Sgurr an Utha). November 2008.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Zoomed shot of Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn from the South, taken from the summit of Sgurr Dhomhnuill. The near greener ridge is the E ridge of Carn na Nathrach, and the higher ground touching the clouds in the background is Sgurr nan Coireachan.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn.

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  Routes that include Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1197 m 16.58 km 5.5 hrs Sgurr Ghiubhsachain and Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn  High traverse on rocky hills with long walk in. Craggy route so expect to get your hands dirty  
 

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Myself and John Donnelly at Summit Sgorr Craobh a Chaorainn 11/08/2012

© David Peden
Image by David Peden
 
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