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Beinn a' Chaolais

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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
733 m (2404 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.
NR488734
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
41 of 222 Grahams
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
0
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 Narrows
 

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
  60   Islay
  61   Jura & Colonsay
 

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

  Description
Beinn a' Chaolais along with the Corbett Beinn an Oir and the Graham Beinn Shiantaidh make up the range known as the Paps of Jura, a familiar landmark unmistakable from afar.

It is a conical hill, and like the other Paps has much scree coverage in its upper reaches.

The 3 Paps are best climbed in a single trip, but this involves much ascent and descent.

A track starting form the A8476 (Jura's only main road) at NR550732 is the normal start point.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Chaolais include
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 
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 Beinn a' Chaolais

Beinn a' Chaolais from Beinn an Oir. May 2010.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

The summit of Beinn a' Chaolais with Beinn an Oir (centre) and Beinn Shiantaidh (right) beyond. May 2010.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

Beinn a' Chaolais from Beinn an Oir, Isle of Jura, Sunday 12 October 2014.

© Brian Mcwilliam
Image by Brian Mcwilliam
 

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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben More
by Metcheck
Beinn a' Chaolais Area Map
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Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn a' Chaolais

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn a' Chaolais

Me at the Summit Beinn a Chaolais 24/08/2013

© David Peden
Image by David Peden
 
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