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Ben More Assynt

Munro
Quick Facts
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.
Altitude
998 m (3274 ft)

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).

Grid Ref.
NC31822016
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
141 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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.
Meaning
Big hill of the rocky ridge
 

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.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Ben More Assynt and Conival are two mountains connected by a high ridge and consequently climbed together.

Ben More Assynt is the more complex of the two with two tops (998m and 960m) linked by a narrow rocky ridge for those with a head for exposure.

From the N top which is the summit, ridges run W to Conival and NE curving SSE around Coire Reidh. From the South Top (960m) a ridge continues S to Carn nan Conbhairean (868m) after which the slopes become easier allowing a return via Dubh Loch Mor through the narrow bealach between Conival and Breabag Tarsuinn to Gleann Dubh.

Hazards you may encounter on Ben More Assynt include
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Ben More Assynt

Looking south from Ben More Assynt's south top. If you look very carefully, you can just make out Ben Wyvis in the far distance.

© Nick Bulbeck
Image by Nick Bulbeck

Ben More Assynt as seen from Conival

© Jim Ramsay
Image by Jim Ramsay

The summit of Ben More Assynt.

© Christine Russell
Image by Christine Russell

The South Ridge of Ben More Assynt.

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben More Assynt
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Hope
by Metcheck
Ben More Assynt Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Ben More Assynt
6.9 km
Inchnadamph Lodge Hostel / B&B
Inchnadamph, Loch Assynt, Lochinver, Sutherland
24.4 km
Achness Hotel
Rosehall
29.2 km
The Bed and Breakfast
1 Macleod Crescent, Altnaharra, nr Lairg
29.2 km
Altnaharra Hotel
Altnaharra, Sutherland, Scotland
30.4 km
Arkle Cottage (Self Catering)
Lairg, Lairg
31.6 km
Quinag (self-catering accomodation)
Achiltibuie, Wester Ross
37.9 km
Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite.
Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire
41.1 km
Easter Badbea B&B
Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Ben More Assynt.

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  Routes that include Ben More Assynt
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1285 m 17.45 km 6 hrs Ben More Assynt and Conival  Moderate route with scree and crags.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ben More Assynt

  Baggers Gallery for Ben More Assynt

Self-portrait as there was only me up there - I don't really have a giant head.

© Nick Bulbeck
Image by Nick Bulbeck

Nearing the top

© Michael Coffield
Image by Michael Coffield

Me (Martin Forbes) at the summit of Ben More Assynt on the 09-08-09.

© Martin Forbes
Image by Martin Forbes

Me with a second head on top of Ben More Assynt 14/07/2009

© john wells
Image by john wells
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Ben More Assynt and Conival
by Alan Parker
Conival and Ben More Assynt
by Brian Doolan

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 Comments
 
Nick Bulbeck
wrote on
June 26, 2010
Very good connecting ridge to BMA's South Top. Not one to do carelessly, though... has a couple of tricky moments!
Jim Brown
wrote on
August 23, 2005
I climbed Ben More Assynt and Conival on Thursday 11th August 2005 and had to endure a Midge experience that left me bealing. Once I gained a bit of height the midge problem vanished, thank goodness! The walk up the River Traligill was excellent with Dippers and Wagtails entertaining me.The walk up on to the bealach below Conival was very heavy going,the quagmire was difficult to negotiate. At this point a pea souper had descended on the ridge.With map and compass it was still an enjoyable climb to Conival and Ben More.It was very slippy underfoot on the bare rock. A good descent, a good day out
Marc Day
wrote on
September 7, 2004
I did this and Conival the week before Christmas 03, and it was quite an adventure. Get to the hill early in winter and be careful of deer on the roads when driving to the car park (there were lots). Followed the burn to a steep shelf of rock, then on to the top of Conival, and go East from here. The ridge was amazingly windy, and had to do it on hands and knees in some parts. Not much snow, but intensely cold. One of character building hills!
 
 

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