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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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1001 m (3284 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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NM04901377
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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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135 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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Middle ridge |
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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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Aonach Meadhoin and its neighbour Sgurr an Fuarail (987m, not a Munro) are peaks on a narrow curving ridge. The N face of the ridge, overlooking Coire nan Eun is steep and craggy and the S face into Coire na Cadha steep but with fewer crags. The main ridge connects to Sgurr an Fuarail to the ENE and Sgurr a Bhealaich Dheirg to the WNW. There is a NNE ridge to Bealach a' Choinnich, and the S slopes of Ciste Dhubh. There is also a ridge SSE from Sgurr an Fhuarain to the W of Coire na Cadha, which is steep and rocky but is a possible ascent route from Glen Sheil.
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Hazards you may encounter on Aonach Meadhoin include
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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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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Aonach Meadhoin from Ciste Dhubh.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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_min.jpg "Aonach Meadhoin - Click to enlarge")
Crossing the col between Sgurr an Fhuarail and Aonach Meadhoin on a warm, humid day in May - hot work although there was still snow about. (12/5/01)
© Paul Richardson
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Image by Paul Richardson
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Aonach Meadhoin taken from Sgurr Fhuarail,picture taken March 07
© Steve Marlow
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Image by Steve Marlow
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The summit of Aonach Meadhoin to the left and the top of Sgurr Fhurail to the right. Taken from the steep ridge behind Cluanie. 10/06/08
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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Oscar and me on summit,14/8/10.
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Joanne at summit of Aonach Meadhoin June 2010
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Lynda at the summit of Aonach Meadhoin 9th August 2009 - Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg in the background.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Scott at the summit of Aonach Meadhoin 9th August 2009 - Ciste Dhubh in the background.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Chris Bowles
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March 28, 2008
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Began the ascent of this hill from the roadside approx 055115, next to a small plantation. The ascent is steep up the south ridge of Aonach Meadhoin but the views from the top are excellent. The continuation to Sgurr a' Bhearlaich Dheirg is via an interesting narrow ridge.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Aonach Meadhoin
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.jpg "Aonach Meadhoin - Click to enlarge")
