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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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1006 m (3300 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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NN47229035
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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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127 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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Grey cairn like peak |
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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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The summit of Carn Liath is a gentle rise on a broad ridge running NE for more than 4km to terminate in the crags of Coire a Bhein. To the N of this ridge there are gentle slopes down to the Glenshirra Forest but to the S, steeper slopes are punctuated by the crags of Coire nan Gall and Coire Dubh. S of the summit a broad ridge leads down to Na Cnapanan from where easy access to the path in Coire Ardair can be attained. To the W of this ridge are steep heather slopes into Coire Ardair.
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Hazards you may encounter on Carn Liath [Loch Laggan] 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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19/02/06 Looking up the valley towards Creag Meagaidh and the window (in the clouds!) from the south east side of Carn Liath.
© Tracy Savage
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Image by Tracy Savage
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Carn Liath summit cairn with Creag Meagaidh in the background. May 2007.
© Denby Pettitt
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Image by Denby Pettitt
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Looking back to Carn Liath from Stob Poite Coire Ardair
© David Parry
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Image by David Parry
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View looking back towards the car park (south west) from the ridge of Carn Laith.
© Marlon Sayle
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Image by Marlon Sayle
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Ascent
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1334 m
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20.46 km
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6.5 hrs
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Creag Meagaidh, Stob Poite Coire Ardair and Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]
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Long but relatively easy route. Approach is on well maintained path, but summit of Creag Meagaidh may be difficult to locate in poor visibility. Descent path is muddy in places. Coire Ardair is beautiful, and the views from route to Carn Liath are excelle
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Cairn Liath on 29/04/2010 with broken cloud.
© Richard Preston
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Image by Richard Preston
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Lynda on summit of Carn Liath 27th July 2009.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Scott on summit of Carn Liath 27th July 2009.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Carn Liath summit on 19th march 2009 ...excellent views back on the whole walk...
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Alex Bryce
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December 30, 2006
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Start walking on the path from Aberarder and once the path starts climbing keep a sharp eye out for a distinct path which begins climbing to the left. Tried building a wee cairn to mark it when I was there but may not still be there. Worth saving for a clear day as the views south would be very spectacular.
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Steven Morrow
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March 29, 2005
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A good beginners Munro, steep initial climb good views and if tired after Carn Liath walk over ridge turn left and goto mountain bothy, on western slope well worth the effort as an original bothy with upper floors still intact.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Carn Liath [Loch Laggan]
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