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Beinn a' Chochuill

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
980 m (3215 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.
NH10983285
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
172 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
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
Hill of the shell
 

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
Beinn a' Chochuill and Beinn Eunaich lie on a long ridge running W from Glen Strae to Glen Etive.

Beinn a' Chochuill lies in the middle of this ridge and W of the summit the ridge progressively loses altitude.

There is a short ridge S from the summit ridge to the Lairig Noe which can be used for a descent to the access track, but the more usual route is on a short spur SE from the E ridge which leads down to the same track.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Chochuill include
 Steep slopes 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 Beinn a' Chochuill

Beinn a Chochuill from the descent of Beinn Eunaich

© Claire Wales
Image by Claire Wales

Beinn a 'Chochuill from the slopes of Beinn Eunaich.

© Paul Burgess
Image by Paul Burgess

Whipped cornice on the summit ridge of Beinn a' Chochuill - April 2006

© Martin Richards
Image by Martin Richards

Beinn a' Chochuill from the hydro road to Castles farm.

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Cruachan
by Metcheck
Beinn a' Chochuill Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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Results by distance from Beinn a' Chochuill
6.7 km
Railway Cottage
Falls of Cruachan, Loch Awe
7.5 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
12.1 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
22.1 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
24.2 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
24.5 km
The Old School
Dalavich, Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute
24.8 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
25.7 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
26.0 km
Tigh Floraidh
2 Strathcona Cottages Glencoe Argyll
26.9 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
28.4 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
34.1 km
Rowantree Cottage, Bed and Breakfast
Arrochar
34.2 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
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 Beinn a' Chochuill.

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  Routes that include Beinn a' Chochuill
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1326 m 13.00 km 5 hrs Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a' Chochuill  This is a nice easy day out, with no real difficulties. Much easier than neighbouring Ben Cruachan. Take time to enjoy the views of Stob Damh, Ben Cruachan, Glen Noe and Loch Etive. As well as the views from the tops of the Etive and Glen Coe tops.  
2 1318 m 13.09 km 5 hrs Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a' Chochuill  Easy to moderate on short grass, no scrambling required.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn a' Chochuill

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn a' Chochuill

2nd of MAY in the snow on B a Chochuill

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Summit of Beinn a Chochuill. Biting cold wind and beautiful clear skies. Great day!

© Claire Wales
Image by Claire Wales

Sublime view from summitt of Beinn A Chochuill across to the Cruchan horseshoe.

© Bob Walls
Image by Bob Walls

Adam on top of Beinn Eunaich with Beinn a' Chochuill in the background

© Carlo Fedi
Image by Carlo Fedi
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Beinn a' Chochuill and Beinn Eunaich
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 Comments
 
Sandra Macleod
wrote on
February 22, 2005
We climbed this munro Hogmanay 2004. The rain stayed away for the first hour or so and the many cows on the path behaved. It all changed when the real ascent began away from the path and up the steep grassy slopes. Extremely windy on the summit and hail like bullets! Interesting ridge walk and eager to see the view next time. Daylight was running out so we had to leave Beinn Eunaich for another day. Look forward to revisiting that ridge!
 
 

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