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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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953 m (3126 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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NN16135835
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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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212 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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Red Hill |
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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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Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh are two Munros separated by a narrow rocky and exposed ridge known as the Aonach Eagagh (Notched ridge). As there is no safe way off the ridge between these peaks they are usually climbed together. The normal ascent of the Aonach Eagach is to the col between Am Bodach and Sron Garbh to the E. The scrambling is scary rather than technically difficult, but do not attempt this peak unless your are comfortable with scrambling in exposed locations. Meall Dearg can be ascended without traversing the ridge via its NW facing ridge - an easy route, but the return will be by the same route.
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Hazards you may encounter on Meall Dearg include
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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| Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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The Aonach Eagach Ridge.
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Looking east along the ridge towards the end of the Crazy Pinnacles.
© Craig Coid
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Image by Craig Coid
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The Aonach Eagach Ridge taken from the A82 in May.
© Mark Devine
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Image by Mark Devine
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Descent of this 20 metre wall, just to the West of Am Bodach, is the first obstacle of the traverse of Aonach Eagach.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Ascent
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1295 m
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11.39 km
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4.5 hrs
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Sgorr nam Fiannaidh and Meall Dearg
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The Aonach Eagach (notched ridge) is Scotland's classic ridge walk. It is a difficult route requiring scrambling skills and an ability to cope with exposure.
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Me and Tam at the summit of Meall Dearg, 8 August 2009.
© Michael Hill
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Image by Michael Hill
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Me (Jo Duncan) on summit of Sgorr nam Fiannaidh with hubby Ross, and pals Rich and Katherine
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Image by Jo Duncan
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Me (Martin Forbes) at the summit of Meall Dearg with fellow climbers Kevin McKeown, Michael Kerrigan, Pete Swales and Julie Cavanagh in the background. Climbed the ridge on the 27/06/2009
© Martin Forbes
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Image by Martin Forbes
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The MM Aonach Eagach 49th & 50th trek
© Pete Swales
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Image by Pete Swales
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There are no shared tracklogs for Meall Dearg
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James Corrigan
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November 23, 2009
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Crossed this magnificent ridge twice.First time in glorious conditions Sep` 2008.It was crowded and you had to form a line to cross.Sept 2009 saw us do it in rotten weather but hey, we had the entire ridge to ourselves.
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Robert Christine
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October 14, 2009
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Aonach Eagach Ridge route.
Exciting,challenging day .Not one for the inexperienced unless you have a good head for heights and can cope with extreme exposure at times.
Some places where rock was slippery made one really focus . Let's be honest here . Any failure to successfully execute the task immediately to hand can result in disastrous consequences.
Found the descent from Am Bodach more challenging than anywhere else on the ridge.
Getting too old for this kind of climbing and scrambling . Should have done it 40 years ago.
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Keith Scott
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September 21, 2009
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WOW!!! What an amazing route along the Aonach Eagach ridge. The sun was out and it was hot. The views were tremendous and fully 360 degrees. The ridge was easily negotiated but can fully understand how it can be very hairy in poor weather. As the day progressed some cloud appeared below us on the northern side and we were treated to the phenomenon that is "brocken spectre"!!!!
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libby Lyle
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June 15, 2009
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Well after much talk about it we headed up to the ridge yesterday. Luckily with a group of guys who had been there and done it (albeit they had forgotten about how tricky it really is)! The day was tremendously exhilirating, I grew confidence as I learned alot about 'good holds' as I'm totally inexpreienced and had no idea what I was in for. My body shook with fear in some parts but was thrilled with the sense of achievement. I'v never scrambled before or any rock climing so really happy that not once did I hesitate and want to go back (you can't anyway)!! Best day ever and been smiling since
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Gordon Green
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May 29, 2008
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This is a fun route. Last Sunday the weather was perfect and, having hitched a lift from the Red Squirrel campsite, I was one of the first up. What a superb day I had. The descent from Am Bodach is a wake up call - it certainly focusses the mind for what's in store. And, what the Crazy Pinnacles offer is 100% top notch scrambling. It is essential to keep to the main route, rather than try to skirt round (not that I would have dared to try this). The one pinnacle where there seems no way up has a key move that only becomes obvious once you commit to go up. That's fun.
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