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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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1041 m (3415 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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NN68475125
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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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91 of 282 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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1
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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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Cairn shaped peak of sorrow |
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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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Carn Mairg is the highest Munro on the N side of Glen Lyon. The summit, which is rocky and ringed by crags, is located on the rim of Coire Chearcaill and has steep slopes on its S and W flanks. To the NW a broad ridge connects to Meall a' Bharr and onto Meall Garbh. To the E of the summit a broad ridge connecting to Meall Liath leads down to a coll from where easy slopes continue S to Meall na Aighean. The terrain of the lower slopes is grass with some rock outcrops, and slopes are moderate to easy inclines with the exception of Coire Chearcaill.
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Hazards you may encounter on Carn Mairg 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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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Looking north from Meall Garbh to Carn Mairg, the distant Cairngorms and Schiehallion beyond. Christmas Eve 2006.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Carn Mairg from Meall nan Aighean 8th May '10
© Alistair Craig
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Image by Alistair Craig
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Looking back at Carn Mairg from Meall nan Aighean.
© Leon Mooney
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Image by Leon Mooney
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Carn Mairg from the south.
© Atlas Keir
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Image by Atlas Keir
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Me at the top
© Lorna Gilchrist
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Image by Lorna Gilchrist
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Top of Cairn Mairg 07.10.10
© Dave Smith
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Image by Dave Smith
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Carn Mairg summit 12.8.10
© iain watson
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Image by iain watson
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Summit cairn of Carn Mairg with Schiehallion in the background 8th May '10
© Alistair Craig
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Image by Alistair Craig
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Leon Mooney
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June 20, 2010
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Climbed on 19/6/10. After leaving Meall Garbh and snacking on a large slab in the col, I reached my only "other top" of the day - Meall a' Bharr, but this was purely because it was on the way to Carn Mairg. It also has an odd metal structure at its summit. Carn Mairg is reached by a clear path and the crags look higher than the summit as you approach. Great views of Schiehallion's south face. The path I took off the summit towards Meall nan Aighean was steep and crossed a row of boulders and rocks. It looks easier if you head towards Meall Liath before heading south.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Carn Mairg
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