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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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1010 m (3313 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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NN23056579
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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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123 of 283 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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Large rocky peak of the hind |
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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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Sgurr Eilde Mor is the most easterly of the Mamores. It has a triangular summit overlooking Loch Eilde Mor with one long ridge NNE. The summit is scree and boulder with crags on the E flank. Normal access is by the NW slopes at the base of which is the access path.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Eilde Mor 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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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Sgurr Eilde Mor from the north banks of the River Leven.
© Claire Wales
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Image by Claire Wales
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Sgurr Eilde Mor towards the end of the day. January 2006.
© Brian Howarth
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Image by Brian Howarth
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Sgurr Eilde Mor and the lochs, on a bright sunny day (22°C !) in May 2007.
© Gustaaf De Bolle
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Image by Gustaaf De Bolle
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View north-east from Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) with the Pap of Glen Coe in the foreground and the eastern Mamores behind.
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Ascent
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1140 m
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13.63 km
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5 hrs
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Sgurr Eilde Mor
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Moderate route with some minor scrambling on rocky terrain.
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At the summit with Ben Nevis and CMD arete in the background.9/11/09.
© Ian Mather
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Image by Ian Mather
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The Wee Black Dug peching a bit, on account of the unexpectedly glorious September weather.
© Scott Blair
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Image by Scott Blair
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Myself and Fern at the start of another busy day with Binnien Beag in the background.
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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Wot no view !
© Bob Walls
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Image by Bob Walls
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgurr Eilde Mor
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