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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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1258 m (4127 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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NN95449768
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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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5 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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Rocky peak of the little green loch |
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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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Sgor an Lochain Uaine is a picturesque mountain with Lochan Uaine (little green loch) cradled high on its slopes. Its craggy slopes form the S andW walls of An Garbh Coire and it faces Braeriach across the corrie (to the N). It has easy slopes to the S and W. This mountain is normally climbed from Cairn Toul to its SE, but can also be climbed from Glen Feshie or Gleann Einich to the W.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgor an Lochain Uaine 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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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Sgor an Lochain Uaine viewed from the top of Cairntoul with the Falls of Dee seen to the right dropping into the An Garbh Choire.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Approach from the Wells of Dee. Early May 2006.
© David Lee
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Image by David Lee
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The cairn at the top of Angels Peak,on a sunny warm day on 25.07.2009
© phil leith
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Image by phil leith
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The cairn on Sgor an Lochain Uaine looms out of the clouds approaching from the west.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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On top of Angels Peak with the Falls of Dee in the background.
© Steve Marlow
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Image by Steve Marlow
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A nice group of hillwalkers I met at the top of Sqor an Lochain on a sunny warm day on 25.07.2009,I would like to thank Lena for walking up these mountains with me,very good company, hope to meet all of you hillwalkers again,cheers phil.
© phil leith
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Image by phil leith
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2nd of the four on Angels Peak on june 1st 2009
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Me on Sgor an Lochain Uaine
© david kennedy
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Image by david kennedy
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Mike Watson
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May 31, 2009
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2nd time around, ascended via the NE ridge. A pleasant airy scramble in an alpine like setting!
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Chris Bowles
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March 27, 2008
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If you climb this hill from the Linn of Dee then Sgor an Lochan Uaine will be a welcome sight. From Cairn Toul it looks a mere swell on this high level ridge that runs to Braeriach. I'm sure the idea that it is of Munro status will cause a few debates. From the summit it is possible to skirt Cairn Toul instead of having to climb it again on the return leg.
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David Harbottle
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May 25, 2006
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Summited this from Inverey (Braemar) via Corrour, Devils Point, Cairn Toul then back to Inveray. Well worth cycling to Derry Lodge (easy ride).
It's difficult to agree that this minor bump on the huge Cairngorm upland plateau is really a Munro! It's a long day with quite stoney terrain on the tops.
Great SYHA in Inverey!
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James Blair
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February 28, 2005
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A superb route that I undertook in June 2000 was to climb this peak via its NE ridge. Bike into the glens from Braemar as far as possible, cross teh Luibeg to Corrour bothy and then follow up Lairig Ghru to obtain An Garbh Coire bothy; from there straight up nearly 2000ft of grade 1/2 scrmble to arrive on teh summit. Wonderful! Fantastic high level traverse the around corrie rim to Braeriach and then descend by SE ridge to reach Lairig Ghru and walk back to bikes; about 22miles walking 10 miles biking, a long day but well worth it. Masses of summer palteau snow too.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgor an Lochain Uaine
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