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Carn Ghluasaid

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
957 m (3139 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.
NH14591250
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
203 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
Cairn like hill of movement
 

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
Carn Ghluasaid on the N shore of Loch Cluanie is elongated on E to W. The smooth S slopes, which rise steeply from the shores of the Loch, have few crags and a stalkers path gives easy access via the SW ridge.

In contrast the E and N slopes are craggy and steep. To the W a narrow col connects a minor top (998m) which allows access to Sgurr nan Conbhairean, another Munro.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Ghluasaid include
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 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 Carn Ghluasaid

Sgurr an Conbhairean from Carn Ghluasaid Summit 957m 03/05/2010

© eileen stark
Image by eileen stark

Looking back to the Clunie Dam from the upper slopes of Carn Ghluasaid on a perfect day. Creag a' Mhaim and the South Glen Sheil Ridge are visible on the skyline.

© Peter Chisholm
Image by Peter Chisholm

Carn Ghluasaid as viewed from the summit of Sgurr nan Conbhairean.

© Chris Bowles
Image by Chris Bowles

The impressive northern cliffs of Carn Ghluasaid viewed from the slopes of Creag a'Chaorainn in May 2007.

© Graham & Joanne Bullen
Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen
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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) 		Knoydart
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Carn Ghluasaid Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Carn Ghluasaid
18.6 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
19.6 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
20.2 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
21.0 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
21.5 km
Tomich Holidays
Guisachan Farm, Tomich, Cannich, By Beauly
21.8 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
27.0 km
The Slaters Arms
Cannich
27.4 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
28.1 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
36.4 km
Castle Cottage B and B
Lochcarron
39.8 km
The Cnoc Hotel
Struy, by Beauly,
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 Carn Ghluasaid.

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  Routes that include Carn Ghluasaid
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1470 m 16.72 km 6 hrs Sgurr nan Conbhairean, Sail Chaorainn and Carn Ghluasaid  Moderate route with steep slopes and rocky ridges on the north side of Glen Shiel.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn Ghluasaid

  Baggers Gallery for Carn Ghluasaid

Lynda at the summit of Carn Ghluasaid 1st May 2010.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Scott at the summit of Carn Ghluasaid 1st May 2010.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Carn Ghluasaid summit in the rain!

© Deane Baker
Image by Deane Baker

Me and Karl with Oscar in the middle of the two cairns on top,(8.11.09).

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson
View All 8 Baggers Images for Carn Ghluasaid
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 Comments
 
Michael Kerrigan
wrote on
June 1, 2009
Climbed on 31 may in fantastic weather. We decided to ignore the route on this site and went back over the tops on the return leg just to spend the whole day on the hill. We did have a fairly late start and never seen any sign of other people except 1 guy para glideing from the first summit. I was fairly jealous of him 6 hrs later as I decended.
 
 

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