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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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928 m (3044 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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NN19224489
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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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254 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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Hill of the bird |
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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 nan Eun is a relatively compact rocky peak at the head of Glen Ceitlein. It lies to the E of Stob Coir an Albannaich, to which it is connected by Meall Tarsuinn and this is one of the main ascent routes. The other major route is through Glen Ceitlein, on the path to the N of Allt Ceitlein, into Coire Riabach and up the W ridge of Meall nan Eun. An ascent from W ridge of Stob Gabhar is also possible, but the N face of Meall nan Eun has difficult rock slabs. The final possible route is from Loch Tulla to the E (parking at Victoria Bridge), but this leads to difficult rocky E and S slopes and is not recommended.
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Hazards you may encounter on Meall nan Eun 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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Meall nan Eun taken from Stob Coir an Albannaich in July 2005.
© Brian Howarth
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Image by Brian Howarth
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Meall nan Eun (right) viewed from Glen Kinglass.
© John Hutcheson
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Image by John Hutcheson
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Nearing the summit.
© Michael Coffield
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Image by Michael Coffield
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Meall nan Eun viewed from Stob Coir an Albannaich
© Brian Howarth
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Image by Brian Howarth
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Ascent
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1405 m
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15.93 km
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5.5 hrs
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Stob Coir' an Albannaich and Meall nan Eun
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Moderate climb on grassy slopes leading to craggy tops. Crags can be avoided, but careful navigation is required between peaks and this will be difficult in poor visibility.
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Me and Karl on top,(4/7/09).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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OPB at the top of Meall nan Eun 27 April 2009
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Image by Oliver Bartrum
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Me on the top with Stob Coir an Albannaich behind me.
© Kevin Mckeown
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Image by Kevin Mckeown
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Meall nan Eun on a september day 2008.......
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Peter Lang
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September 17, 2007
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Path E from summit S.C.an Albannaich pretty clear and descends small gully to left when ridge levels out at 880m. Ascent from 754m bealach to summit M.Tarsuinn and onwards to Meall nan Eun reasonable gradient to flat summit plateau. return NW to 633m bealach with care and follow Allt Ceitlein to bridge crossing and vehicle track back to Coileitir bridge. The descent down glen on N bank Allt Ceitlin is very very wet - poor path emerges further down, churned up by cattle - gaiters required - however had been lot rain overnight. No cracking stalkers path here!
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Roger Vander Steen
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August 28, 2007
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Black Mount Estate; permitted route during stalking 1st August to 20th October 2007, including weekends. Glen Ceitlin, bealach at 187 459, then south to summit. Also
continuation to Stob Coir an Albannaich.
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Alex Bryce
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May 18, 2007
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The descent to the south is best done by retreating for a bit back towards the west and then cutting down into the corrie below. From there you follow the small glen to its end and cross the moor dodging the boggy ground. A small stream will need to be forded to reach the track that skirts the south side of the loch and heads back to Bridge of Orchy.
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Joseph Buchanan
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January 22, 2006
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Climbed via Stop Coir'an Albannaich which we really enjoyed but the decent through Glen Ceitlein was very very wet and boggy due to the melting snow. Should keep this one for either dry or frosty conditions. Due to winter conditions and soft snow it took just over 8 hours to complete. Allow plenty of time for this one. Also be careful at the car park both sides of the car park are very boggy. We have had to tow people out of the mud on previous visits.
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John Usher
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May 14, 2004
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The summit of this hill is flat and featureless. Great care needs to be taken in returning to the glen as the hill is ringed with crags.
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