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Meall Corranaich

Munro
Quick Facts
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.
Altitude
1069 m (3507 ft)

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).

Grid Ref.
NN61524104
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
68 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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.
Meaning
Hill of lament
 

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.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Meall Corranaich is separated from the rest of the Lawers Ridge by Coire Odhar through which an old drove road passes from Coire Odhar into Coire a' Chobhair.

The easiest ascent of this mountain is from the bealach at the head of Coire Odhar up a short rocky ridge to the summit.

Meall Corranaich is elongated in a N to S direction by two long ridges. The main ridge leads N then splits to give a narrow N ridge leading to Meall a' Choire Leith and larger NW ridge, with a rocky summit, which forms the S wall of Coire Gorm. There is also a long narrow S ridge offering an alternative route from the National Trust Visitor Centre with its large car park.

Hazards you may encounter on Meall Corranaich include
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Meall Corranaich

The ridge to Meall Corranaich from the upper slopes of Meall a'Choire Leith

© Doug Tulloch
Image by Doug Tulloch

Ben Lawers range from Meall nan Tarmachan - extreme left is just a local ice formation, but the distant peaks left to right are Meall Corranaich, Ben Lawers, and Beinn Ghlas. A superb day out in February.

© Paul Richardson
Image by Paul Richardson

Easter 2007. Looking back (south) to Meall Corranaich from Meall a Choire Leith.

© David Harbottle
Image by David Harbottle

Meall Corranaich from Meall a'choire leith.

© Hilary Neilson
Image by Hilary Neilson
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

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  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Meall Corranaich
by Metcheck
Meall Corranaich Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Meall Corranaich
9.0 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
14.0 km
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2NQ
18.3 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
18.6 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
20.4 km
Leitters Farmhouse
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
20.9 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
24.5 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
27.9 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
28.6 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
29.3 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
30.5 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Meall Corranaich
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1250 m 14.77 km 5.5 hrs Meall Corranaich and Meall a' Choire Leith  An easy day. The approach is on paths and once at altitude the terrain is short grass or stones.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Meall Corranaich

  Baggers Gallery for Meall Corranaich

Poppy's 1st Munro since we rescued her.

© Karen Curran
Image by Karen Curran

Meall Corranaich on a windy day!

© Tony Dick
Image by Tony Dick

23/05/10 forecast was for 22C and sunscreen. i headed of round 0500 and did the first two hills IN FULL WATERPROOFS!!!

© mackenzie barker
Image by mackenzie barker

Lucy at the Summit.

© Paul Burgess
Image by Paul Burgess
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Martin Scott
wrote on
July 21, 2010
Decided to do the walk from the National trust car park. The weather was horrendous with the rain pouring when we reached the start point. We knew the route was on proper paths for the whole of the walk and as it was thick cloud navigation was not going to be a problem. We reached the the first summit of Meall Corranaich after 1hr 45 mins. After another hour we were on the top of Meall A Choire Leith. It was a case of retracing the footsteps back to the Car park. Never saw a thing all day and also got pretty well soaked through, even the socks were wrung out. Only photo's we have were ones taken with a mobile phone. Surprised I'd never read anywhere about someone doing the route this way. It Made a bit of sense to me, although it's a bit longer than the normal suggested route, it's paths and tracks all the way. there wasn't a bog in sight.
Michael Hill
wrote on
August 14, 2009
Climbed M Corranaich & M Coire Leith on 28 Jun 09 in very thick, low cloud which meant I had absolutely no views throughout the walk. Nevertheless even in these white-out conditions it was pretty straightforward due to the easy terrain and the path all the way to the top of Corranaich. After that the GPS was helpful. My GPS tracklog is available on this page, as you can see I made my way from M Coire Leith directly out to the road, where I was picked up. This is a great option if you've got someone down there in the car!
Leon Mooney
wrote on
May 30, 2009
Climbed on 30/5/09. A scorching day which saw me take in two Munros and a Corbett - I was amazed that it only took me an hour and a half to climb Meall Corranaich. This one has a path pretty much all the way - the route starts after the the track on the maps, just before the passing place to the south of the cairn above the road. It's vague in places but more clearly defined higher up.
Sam Marshall
wrote on
February 18, 2007
Shame others had no visibility, i had a perfect day!! Doing quite well with the old fitness, managed to reach the summit in around an hour from the cairn. Could see to Ben Nevis and Ben Alder to the north, all clad in fresh snow. The ridge to Meall a'Choire Leath was special, great day - Munros number 29/30
Derrick Reid
wrote on
April 16, 2006
Climbed this and Choire Leith in mid April. Overall a nice walk, but was surprised to be caught in zero visibility on the descent towards Choire Leith. Had to rely on existing footprints in the snow otherwise navigation would have been very difficult. Found the return to Corranaich from Choire Leith a bit of a slog in the snow, but at least I can say I have climbed it twice :-) Only downside on the day was the lack of photo opportunities due to the cloud, but still a very enjoyable day. Also a lesson learned today, never leave the sat nav at home - regardless of the weather.
 
 

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