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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
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The horizontal distance of the route.
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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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A short steep route to two mountains with rocky tops. No scrambling required.
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Head to: Arrochar
From Arrochar on A83, Tarbet to Inveraray road, travel W to Butterbridge in Glen Kinglas where there is a large carpark
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View toward Ben Lomond from Ben Ime
© Andrew Lindsay
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Image by Andrew Lindsay
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Beinn Ime from the approach to the Bealach a'Mhaim between Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ime.
© Donny McKie
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Looking east from the summit of Beinn Ime, during a top day out. (2008-02-12)
© Kevin Woods
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Image by Kevin Woods
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Beinn Luibhean (right) and Beinn Ime from the summit of Stob Coire Creagach. The Cobbler is in the background above the bealach.
© David McSporran
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Image by David McSporran
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Written by
Richard Turner
on 14 Jul 2006:
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An excellent little route, if you absoluteley have to "bag" a munro and are short of time, then this is the one for you.Following the stream up to the col adds to the pleasure and the views as you gain height are very rewarding, especially when you reach Beinn Ime.
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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