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Schiehallion

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
1083 m (3553 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.
NN71395480
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
59 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
Fairy hill of the Scots
 

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
Schiehallion is a long singular ridge, lying approximately E to W, with its summit located nearer the W end. The lower slopes are heather clad and the flanks are steep, the S being craggy and the N stony with rock outcrops.

Due to its unusual shape, Schiehallion, has one logical route of ascent from the E (where there is a car park) onto the N flank of the ridge then up the crest of the ridge to the summit.

Given the good access path and the simple topography Schiehallion is the perfect introduction to hill-walking.

Hazards you may encounter on Schiehallion include
 Stony/rocky Slopes 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 Schiehallion

The East ridge with the summit of Schiehallion ahead, no boulder field - just glorious easy going snow.

© Jude Hartley
Image by Jude Hartley

On Schiehallion near summit cairn middle of June 2005. With the car park at Braes of Foss somewhere in the distance.

© Ron Walsh
Image by Ron Walsh

The cairn at the top of Schiehallion on a very warm and sunny day on Tuesday the 23.6.2009.

© phil leith
Image by phil leith

Schiehallion - View from Loch Rannoch (07/2002)

© Georg Neuwirth
Image by Georg Neuwirth
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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
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lawers
by Metcheck
Schiehallion Area Map
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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Schiehallion
6.1 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
8.2 km
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2NQ
25.8 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
35.1 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Schiehallion.

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  Routes that include Schiehallion
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 745 m 10.03 km 3.5 hrs Schiehallion  A short route on easy slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Schiehallion

  Baggers Gallery for Schiehallion

Me at the top of Schiehallion.

© Lynne Riddell
Image by Lynne Riddell

My wife and me at the summit of Schiehallion, my wife on her 2nd munro thank god it stayed dry or i would have never heard the end of it........she enjoyed it as you can see with the picture..........

© John Frew
Image by John Frew

The first Munro for my daughter, Megan - Schiehallion

© Robert Bruce
Image by Robert Bruce

An ill-prepared youngster awaiting frosbite...I think...Tut Tut parents...

© Paul Craigie
Image by Paul Craigie
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Schiehallion
by Philip Mcloone

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Paul Craigie
wrote on
May 30, 2010
Set off from the car park at 9.30. Bit dull be good conditions...Half way up....all change............Sub zero and howling winds! Brrrr.....Trundled on to the top, had lunch whilst waiting for frosbite to set in! On the way down we must have encountered 30 people on the way up, including an ill-prepared youngster with trainers and shorts!!! (see photo) as usual a great day was had..!
James Mcphate
wrote on
May 2, 2010
First at the top , started at 9.35am , very light dusting of snow , also some odd flakes of snow falling , remember this is the 2nd of May. On way back down must have passed about 60 people all heading up . nightmare... A GOOD MUNRO
Scott and Jackie Turnbull
wrote on
November 26, 2009
Early start so first on the hill. Fantastic walk with mixed weather and chilly and misty on top - just as I remember it being when climbed it at school many many years ago. Rounded off the day with a pint in Aberfeldy!
Andrew Blair
wrote on
July 21, 2009
Climbed with my girlfriend in the early evening of 18/07/2009 from B of F. Weather was initially warm but showery. The luxury of the new footpath didn't last all the way up! The ridge soon became a huge boulder field which got more coarse & difficult to walk on the further we got. We lost the path several times but we knew where we had to go! Summit cairn suprisingly insignificant for such a famous hill. Cloud level was about 1000m so no summit views. It was also now bitterly cold but we had enjoyed the views while they lasted. Keeping to the right seemed to make an easier descent. Nice hill.
Alan Cantwell
wrote on
May 18, 2009
We had the whole mountain to ourselves on the 17th May 2009. We camped out overnight (not at the car-park, that’s not allowed) at the side of the road and were at the summit before 10am. We headed back down to a deserted car park to find all of the roads in the area were closed due to the Caledonian Etive cycle race. We ended up getting a motorcycle escort to Aberfeldy! Woo Hoo!!! Check if you’re going to do this Munro in May, that the roads are open!
 
 

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