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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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1197 m (3927 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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NJ09260059
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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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11 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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Table hill |
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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' Bhuird has an elongated plateau orientated N to S with two tops of similar altitude 2.7km apart. The N top is the summit. From Derry Cairngorm in the W the massive bulk of Beinn a' Bhuird dominates the skyline and its slopes appear moderate (in fact a vehicle track leads to the summit plateau). This view, however hides the true nature of Beinn a' Bhuird, as to the E of the summit plateau are the cliffs and crags of great corries.
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Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Bhuird 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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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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Beinn a Bhuird seen from the summit of Ben Avon. The Sneck (the col between the two hills) is rendered invisible by the terrain, so the two plateaux seem to merge, with the massive bite of Slochd Mor giving scale to the scene. May 2005.
© Paul Richardson
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Image by Paul Richardson
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Beinn A Bhuird taken from the top of the Battery.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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From north top over Dubh Lochan to A` Chioch.
© Ian Swann
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Image by Ian Swann
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The vast corrie of Slochd Mor, NE side of Beinn a Bhuird, from near The Sneck. May 18th 2005.
© Paul Richardson
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Image by Paul Richardson
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Ascent
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1460 m
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34.67 km
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9.5 hrs
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Beinn a' Bhuird
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A long route on moderately steep slopes leading to a high level plateau walk. There are deep corries to the east of the summit plateau, therefore, careful navigation required particularly in poor visibility.
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Snowy summit of Beinn a'Bhuird
© Deane Baker
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Image by Deane Baker
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At the summit of Beinn A'Bhuird
© Bobby Mcginty
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Image by Bobby Mcginty
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Skirting one of Bheinn a Bhuird's corries
© Robin Murray
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Image by Robin Murray
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At North top Beinn a Bhuird
© Claire Wales
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Image by Claire Wales
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Alex Bryce
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January 4, 2009
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Climbed, like Ben Avon, via an excellent bus service from Aberdeen. The first service of the morning gets you to the Old Brig at 10am, then depending on how long you want to take, you can flag down a bus from Braemar from the same spot on the road (the private entrance to Invercauld is good) at 5, 6, 8 and 9 in the evening. And thats winter service as well, might be better in the summer.
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Michael Stephens
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September 20, 2008
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A fairly easy walk, managed in 7 hours cycling into the ruin.
Note the Keiloch car park now costs £2.50
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Peter Lang
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July 9, 2007
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Invercauld estate now provided car park and toilets at Keiloch - costs £2 and proceeds spent on upkeep - evidence of work around Quoich water crossing - no bridge so prepare for wet feet - 1hr cycle from Keiloch to Slugain ruin on good track. superb ground conditions for walking in this area - easy to add Ben Avon tor to this trip.
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Gregor Helm
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May 25, 2007
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Instead of leaving bikes at the Gleann an t-Slugain ruin, why not take them as far as gr113989. A well constructed path with drainage ditches will take you there with ease! The only rough section is past the ruin for 100m or so.
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Steven Lam
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May 12, 2007
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Bike up Glen Quoich from the Mar lodge until the path turns to single track. Leave the bike here and hike to the top. You can bag this in 6 hours or less.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Beinn a' Bhuird
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