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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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943 m (3093 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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NN22186772
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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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230 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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Small 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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Binnein Beag is a compact mountain with a conical summit of boulders and scree with crags to the W and NE. The slopes are of moderate incline, and the ascent is easy but with some scrambling over boulders. Normal access is via the path that passes between Binnein Beag and Binnein Mor and up the W slopes.
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Hazards you may encounter on Binnein Beag include
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Binnein Beag and the grey corries from Binnein Mor on 25th may
2008
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Rainbow over Binnean Beag taken from Binnean Mor between storms
© Robert Till
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Image by Robert Till
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Binnein Beag, Sgurr Eilde Mor and Binnein Mor seen from the summit of Ben Nevis (telephoto).
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Binnein Beag with the Grey Corries beyond from Binnein Mor, March 07.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Ascent
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1193 m
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16.82 km
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5.5 hrs
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Binnein Beag
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A moderate route over rocky terrain with minor scrambling .
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Me atop Binnien Beag probably my most favorite munro ever. oct 31st 2009
© mackenzie barker
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Image by mackenzie barker
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Karl on summit with Sgurr Elide Mor in background,26.09.09.
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Binnein Beag forms the background to Joyce posing at the lochan on the bealach between B Beag an B Mor.
© Ian Munro
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Image by Ian Munro
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Myself and Fern just about ready to tackle the 3rd and last challenge of the day.
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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Alex Bryce
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September 19, 2009
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What Martin describes as "annoyingly pointy" is an attractive conical shape which lends itself to superb views of the surrounding peaks and glens. The "very tedious drop and re-ascent" is negociated by a superb path that makes for quick and clear progress when approaching from the south.
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Martin Joyce
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July 18, 2008
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In response to Roger's request for a report on the south ridge I can confirm that it is steep and rough but not excessively loose. My general impression of this hill is that it's an annoyingly pointy little so and so, a long way from anywhere. There's also a very tedious drop and re-ascent between the two lochans which seems unavoidable when approaching from the south.
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Roger Vander Steen
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October 19, 2006
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We approached from Glen Nevis. The Water of Nevis can be crossed on stepping stones at 205684, 60 metres beyond an upright metal fence post. After a trudge up a wet, grassy
slope we chose to ascend by the scree slope directly ahead. This was very hard work, the stones being too unstable to support my weight, although my wife had less difficulty. We
took a steep, grassy way down between the north and the east ridges, taking care to avoid hidden rock outcrops. After passing the north ridge we descended on wet grass to cross
the river at 214688 using a grassy island and a large boulder, but there are other options.
I would be glad to hear of a better route for the final 500 feet to the summit. Perhaps some one would send in a report on the south ridge.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Binnein Beag
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