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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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1221 m (4005 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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NN19317296
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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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8 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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2
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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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Big ridge |
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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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Aonach Beag and Aonach Mor are the two highest peaks on a long ridge running N-S from the Great Glen to the head of Glen Nevis. The sides of this ridge are generally steep and craggy and it is best to assume that you should only attempt an ascent or descent from the N or S ends of the ridge. As the N slopes of Aonach Mor are developed for skiing, it is normal to ascend both these mountains from the S via Sgurr a'Bhuic. An alternative route leads up Coire Giubhsachan to a high col (830m) between Aonach Beag and Carn Mor Dearg. Whilst an ascent of this path is relatively easy, it can be difficult to locate when descending and any deviation will lead you to dangerous crags. If in doubt avoid this route.
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Hazards you may encounter on Aonach Mor 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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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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The Nevis Range seen from Neptunes' Staircase at Banavie, with Aonach Mor on the left and The Ben on the right
© Alistair Craig
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Image by Alistair Craig
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Aonach Mor, with the top of Aonach Beag visible beyond to left, seen from the commando monument above Spean Bridge.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Aonach Mor from the old dismantled railway to the east.
© Mike Watson
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Image by Mike Watson
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Cornices on Aonach Mor plateau above Coire an Lochain (Feb 2007)
© Mark Stevens
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Image by Mark Stevens
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Ascent
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2025 m
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16.11 km
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7 hrs
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Aonach Beag [Nevis region] and Aonach Mor
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Moderate climb with some steep ascents and many crags either side of the summit ridge, Navigate with care. Excellent views of Ben Nevis and Carn mor Dearg.
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1740 m
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15.10 km
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6 hrs
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Aonach Beag [Nevis region] and Aonach Mor
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A strenuous route in places with short sharp ascents but relatively easy. Care is required in low cloud to attain the narrow ridge between Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag.
The route along the Allt Coire Giubhsachan can be very boggy in wet periods.
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Lucy looking good in her new jacket prior to the climbed.
© Paul Burgess
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Image by Paul Burgess
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Elvis and I on Aonach Mor
© mackenzie barker
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Image by mackenzie barker
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Aonach Mor Jul'09
© Mike Blake
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Image by Mike Blake
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Stuart and Colin standing just next to the summit cairn with Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis becoming increasingly visible beyond. 06/06/09
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Aonach Mor
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