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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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1046 m (3431 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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NH46316837
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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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85 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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Big green slope (Terrible hill) |
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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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Ben Wyvis lies far to the E of the other northern Munros but is large enough to offer an excellent day out. From the A835 to the W it appears as flat topped mountain with grass slopes, however some of its E facing slopes form deep craggy corries. The broad summit ridge runs from An Cabar (950m) 2.2km NE to the summit of Glas Leathad Mor, then turns SE to An t-Socach (1006m) which has crags on its E slopes. From the summit a ridge continues 1km NNE to a col then curves NW to Tom a' Choinnich. The E slopes of this ridge are again steep and craggy. Midway between An Cabar and Glas Leathad Mor a broad ridge descends gently to the SE but has crags on its NE face. The slopes are otherwise fairly steep grass. Usual ascent route is the W ridge of An Gabar and the summit plateau.
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Hazards you may encounter on Glas Leathad Mor include
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| High Plateau, summit may be difficult to locate. |
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| Steep slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Looking along the broad ridge to the summit of Glas Leathad Mor
© Peter Chisholm
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Image by Peter Chisholm
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Looking NE past one of the two cairns of An Caber along the summit plateau to Glas Leethad Mor on Ben Wyvis.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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An Cabar from Garbat forest edge by Allt a Bhealaich Mhoir in January. Did not make it beyond the summit cairn of An Cabar due to white out and gale.
© Ian Swann
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Image by Ian Swann
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Glas Leathad Mor (Ben Wyvis) viewed from the A835 at Loch Glascarnoch.
© Mike Tibbs
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Image by Mike Tibbs
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Ascent
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922 m
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12.88 km
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4.5 hrs
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Glas Leathad Mor
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Easy walk in, followed by a steep ascent to summit plateau and then another easy walk to the summit.
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Mannofield Hillwalking Club at summit of Ben Wyvis 29th May 2010.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Top of Ben Wyness 25.03.10
© Dave Smith
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Image by Dave Smith
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Me at a very calm summit trig.
© Leon Mooney
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Image by Leon Mooney
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Very windy on the summit of Ben Wyvis June 09
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Image by John Andrew
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Barry Lewis
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August 25, 2009
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Though the path up An Cabar is of good quality, there is little feeling of wilderness about the tourist route up the hill. For this reason I recommend avoiding the crowds on the descent, by continuing to the col before Tom a Choinnuch, contouring around to its WSW ridge. Descend the heather and moss slope, boggy in places, to where the forest fence crosses Allt a Gharbh Bhaid (a stile has been provided) follow faint path along river bank to forestry-road bridge, cross bridge and follow road SW for 1km to join ascent route and short walk to carpark. Descent is longer, harder but NOT sterile.
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Leon Mooney
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August 11, 2009
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Climbed on 9/8/09. Staying in Inverness I headed out to what would be my most northern climb to date. The path is excellent - easy going to the foot of An Cabar, then a series of boulder steps up the steep west face. From An Cabar to Glas Leathad Mor is a very pleasant walk, almost horizontal at times. I met several walkers on the ridge and I asked many if they knew the name of a distinctive looking hill way off in the distance to the NW - I have since discovered that it was Cul Mor. The summit was the calmest I've been at, which unfortunately meant midges and a couple of wasps!
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Bobby Mcginty
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March 22, 2009
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My brother Jimmy and I climbed Ben Wyvis on a hot, sunny day on 20th March 2009, 17 degrees! An excellent path starts from the clearly signed car park on the A835, which is not far from Garve. The path leads you through a glen and eventualy up a ziz zag path to the top of An Caber . It was a steep but pleasant climb, and once at the top of An Caber the summit of Ben Wyvis was clearly seen. From An Caber to the summit of Ben Wyvis there is a clear path, which can be easily followed and is by no way a strenuous climb. We returned back down by the same route. We then stayed overnight at the Aultguish Inn on the A835, recently taken over by Dario & Lesley, excellant hosts and an idea place to stay for climbing the Fannichs, Beinn Dearg and surrounding Munros. Refurbished Bunkhouse will open at Easter 2009. Food and location first class, the perfect place to relax after a day on the hills!
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Andrew Bassett
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May 8, 2006
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We climbed Glas Leathad Mor on a lovely sunny day in May. An excellent path starts at the clearly signed car park, which is situated not far from Garve. The path leads you to the top of An Caber which in part is a steep but pleasant climb. Once at the top of An Caber the summit of Ben Wyvis can be seen. From An Caber to the summit of Ben Wyvis the route can be followed and is by no way a strenuous climb. Best route is to come back the way you came. We made the mistake of continuing, which meant an extremely long walk back through rocky terrain, marshland and pine forest.
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Jim Brown
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August 26, 2005
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I climbed this hill with my brother on Wednesday the 10th of August. It was a fine sunny day as we set off from Garbat, the path is good and navigation is no problem up to An Gabar.V isibility was poor on the final ascent on to the summit of Ben Wyvis, the cloud base was about 2500 feet so no spectacular views from the summit. We took a bearing to the north and did a fine circuit before losing height which provided fine views towards the Fannichs. A very enjoyable jaunt, spotted a Goshawk about a mile from Garbat. It was feasting on some poor creature that hadn't been quick enough on the day.
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