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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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989 m (3244 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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NH05587455
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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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157 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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White rocky 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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Sgurr Ban is compact hill with steep and some craggy slopes N, S and W of the summit. To the E the slopes are moderate to easy above 600m becoming very craggy lower down, however, routes through the crags give access from the path to Loch a' Bhraoin. To the S Sgurr Ban is linked to Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair by a broad col and both the N and NE ridges connect to Beinn a' Chlaidheimh
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Ban include
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| Remote Mountain navigate with care. |
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| Steep slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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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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Sgurr Ban from the top of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
© Adrie Mallegrom
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Image by Adrie Mallegrom
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Sgurr Ban from summit of Beinn a’ Chlaidheimh, 20.8.05 – summit of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair behind to left, and beyond to right Beinn Tarsuinn and (in distance) Slioch
© Michael Bird
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Image by Michael Bird
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The eastern slope of Sgurr Ban; it is a longer climb than it looks.
29th June 2007.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Sgurr Ban and Beinn Tarsuinn from Beinn a' Chlaidheimh
© Adrie Mallegrom
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Image by Adrie Mallegrom
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Summit of Sgurr Ban 11/7/09. Two down, four to go.
© john wells
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Image by john wells
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five down...
© Victoria Sheriff
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Image by Victoria Sheriff
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Scott and Lynda on summit Sgurr Ban 31st May 2009.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Graham, Lynda & Scott, happy to be at the top of Sgurr Ban, 31 May 2009.
© Graham & Joanne Bullen
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Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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There are no shared tracklogs for Sgurr Ban
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Roger Vander Steen
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July 1, 2007
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29th June 2007. We approached from the A832 by a wide but stony track along Loch a’ Bhraoin. After the bothy it continues as a narrow path; there is a cairn at the path junction at 102729. We crossed the stream flowing into Loch an Nid without difficulty and aimed for the more northerly of the two sets of sloping quartzite slabs. The slope from the col west of Meallan an Laoigh is not steep but it is covered with quartzite rocks which make for heavy going; descending these would be tedious. A path leads to the bealach with Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair on a gentle slope, avoiding the larger stones. An easy descent to the east can be made from here.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgurr Ban
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