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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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1100 m (3608 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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NN23845063
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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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50 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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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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Creise lies on a long ridge that runs from Clach Leathad in the S to Sron na Creise in the N. The main ridge has steep slopes and many craggy regions which necessitate scrambling. Creise can be accessed from Meall a Bhuiridh to which it is connected by a col S of the summit. The ascent to the summit from the col is steep and can be difficult in snow. To the N of Creise is Stob a Ghlais Choire (996m) from where ridges lead NE, N to Sron na Creise, and NW. An ascent of Sron na Creise is possible but is a steep scramble in places. The NE ridge of Stob a Ghlais Choire can be ascended from Cam Ghleann and this is easier than Sron na Creise but still a scramble.
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Hazards you may encounter on Creise 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 a' Bhuiridh (background left) and Sron na Creise from Kings House.
© Peter Burgess
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Image by Peter Burgess
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Creise and Meall a Bhuiridh from the A82 on a cold january day 05.
© Craig Robinson
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Image by Craig Robinson
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Ridge up on to Meall a Bhuiridh looking from Creise south top.
© Frances Lawrie
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Image by Frances Lawrie
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Meall a' Bhuiridh hiding behind Creise seen across Glen Etive from Stob Dearg (summit of Buachaille Etive Mor). The stream seen joining the River Etive is the Allt Fionn Ghlinne.
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Image by Tom Gradwell
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950 m
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11.05 km
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Meall a' Bhuiridh and Creise
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The ascent of Meall a'Bhuiridh is easy, but the route onward to Creise is more difficult as there are crags to be negotiated, and scrambling skills are needed.
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Brothers David and Robert on the summit of Creise having come from Victoria Bridge and heading back to Victoria Bridge via Ba Cottage. May 31st 2010 a perfect day with clear views as far as Syke.
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Image by David Walsh
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Colin, Stuart, Jimmy and I posing at the summit cairn in glorious conditions.
3/6/09
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Image by Sam Marshall
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Stacey & Donald at the cairn. Now how do we get down?
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Image by donald brown
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crossing the snow covered ridge to creise
© Derek Mclean
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Image by Derek Mclean
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mick smith
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June 20, 2010
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Absolutely brilliant days walking not a cloud in the sky the views were unbelievable unexplainable to the non walker, i could have sat up there all day looking at the views.
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Michael Coffield
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April 30, 2009
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Followed Cameron Mcneish route from blackrock cottage. Even after the heavy rainfall, it was not terribly marshy! The snow in Stob a Ghlais Choire was also really compact which made for a great climb. Good ridge walk. Took in Clach Leathad - well worth it for the views. The ridge connecting Criese with Meall a'Bhuiridh is marked by two cairns - invaluable when the cloud is down. Was a striking site to turn a corner and be hit by the large crowds and noise pollution of the chair lift etc. (not what one wants when alone in the hills) but twas great fun running down the ski slopes!
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David Harbottle
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May 27, 2008
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Ascending Creise via its north ridge from Glen Etive:
You can avoid the grade 3 scrambling by turning all the rock steps and towers (difficulties) on the right until at the top of the narrow stone shoot; then turn the final tower on the left by an easy, but airy grassy traverse.
This 'walk' is steep and intimidating and I'd really not recommend descending it, even in good conditions. I'd grade it as a long, loose, steep, intimidating grade 1 scramble (quite atmospheric though!). Worthwhile for the 3+ mile ridge walk continuation back to Glen Etive :-)
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Roger Vander Steen
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August 28, 2007
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Black Mount Estate 01838 400 255; permitted route during stalking 1st August to 20th October 2007, including weekends. From Blackrock Cottage round to the north ridge of Sron
na Creise and along to Clach Leathad and Stob Ghabhar. Also connecting ridge with Meall a’ Bhuiridh.
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Alex Bryce
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March 27, 2007
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Found that ice axe and crampons were pretty crucial to success on the ascent from Meall a' Bhuiridh to Creise, which is not too steep and probably straightforward in summer but had a few steep snow slopes to climb.
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