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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.
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1087 m (3566 ft)
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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).
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NN47147816
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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56 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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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.
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Hill of the stonemason |
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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.
You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.
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Beinn a' Chlachair is a large hill elongated SW to NE. It has steep craggy/rocky slopes on its SE flank, whereas, the slopes of the NW flank are steep but less craggy with the exception of Coire Mor a' Chlachair. Normal access is from either end of the main ridge where stalkers paths give good access.
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Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Chlachair include
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Beinn a` Chlachair summit from the south. The snow is receding but 1 month earlier in March in a white out, I could not locate the cairn which was probably covered in snow.
© Ian Swann
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Image by Ian Swann
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Beinn a' Chlachair viewed above Loch Pattack from the east. March '07.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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The stoney summit and cairn of Beinn a` Chlachair.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Beinn a`Chlachair from Creag Pitridh May 3rd 09.
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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Ascent
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907 m
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21.48 km
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6 hrs
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Beinn a' Chlachair
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A moderate route, with some steep slopes but crags can generally be avoided.
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Me on summit ,(4/10/09).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Top of Creag Pitridh Tosh,Alan,Roger & me
© JAMES HARPER
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Image by JAMES HARPER
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Ferie and myself at the top of a rather windy & snowy Beinn a` Chlachair, 3rd May 09.
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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november 2008 on Beinn a Chlachair....brrrrrr
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Hilary Lofthouse
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June 18, 2006
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18/6/2006 Climbed Beinn a Chlachair, Geal Charn and Creag Pitridh as a set. Camped overnight at Lochan na h_Earba (wonderful little beach - great camping spot). Good day but low cloud almost spoilt view once or twice.
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Colin Bain
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June 27, 2005
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Climbed yesterday(26/06/05) in conjunction with Geal Charn & Creag Pitridh, on a beautiful summers day. Not technically difficult or too strenuous, just a solid 8hrs! Fantastic 360' views - an excellent day.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Beinn a' Chlachair
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