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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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1044 m (3425 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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NN16934427
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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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90 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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Peak of the Scotsman's Corrie |
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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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Stob Coir' an Albannaich is a large and complex craggy mountain separated from Glas Beinn Mhor to the SW by a bealach from which it can be ascended. The more direct route to the summit is from the bridge over the River Etive SE onto Beinn Chaorach then round Coire Glas on easy slopes to the summit. A longer route is possible from Loch Tulla in the E (parking is available at Victoria Bridge) but as this leads through boggy ground it is less attractive. Finally a descent N is possible from the E ridge 500m E of the summit to Meall Tarsuinn (875m) then on to Meall nan Eun.
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Hazards you may encounter on Stob Coir' an Albannaich 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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The steep and grassy western slopes of Stob Coire' an Albannaich seen across the River Etive from near Glenetive House.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Stob Coir an Albannaich from Beinn Chaorach
© Russell Mullen
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Image by Russell Mullen
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Stob Coir an Albannaich taken in the corrie below en route to Meall nan Eun.
© Brian Howarth
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Image by Brian Howarth
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Stob Coir' an Albannaich from Beinn Fhionnlaidh; 23rd August
2007.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Ascent
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1405 m
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15.93 km
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5.5 hrs
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Stob Coir' an Albannaich and Meall nan Eun
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Moderate climb on grassy slopes leading to craggy tops. Crags can be avoided, but careful navigation is required between peaks and this will be difficult in poor visibility.
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Karl and myself with Oscar on summit,(4/7/09).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Easter 2009.
Looking back to the summit.
© David Harbottle
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Image by David Harbottle
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James on the approach to Stob Coir an Albannaich summit. Big cornices.
© Roger Coppock
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Image by Roger Coppock
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Me and Peter, stunning views all around.
© Brian Doolan
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Peter Lang
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September 17, 2007
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Ascend Beinn Chaorach SE via obvious gully in hillside above trees behind Coileitir. Cross bridge and turn left then take first gate in deer fence on right and faint path leads to corner fence/gully (easy to clamber through). Faint Path zig zags across stream as ascend steeply to 550m contour and angle eases slightly, stream/gully leads almost directly to Beinn Chaorach summit. Excellent views into Coire Glas as cross plateau to S.C.an A.summit (3hrs). highly rewarding after ascent.
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Roger Vander Steen
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August 28, 2007
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Black Mount Estate; permitted route during stalking 1st August to 20th October 2007, including weekends. Allt Mheuran, bealach at 163 433, then north to summit. Also continuation to Meall Tarsuinn and Meall nan Eun.
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Joseph Buchanan
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January 22, 2006
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Climbed along with Meall nan Eun then decended via Glen Ceiltein which was very boggy due to melting snow. Due to winter conditions it took just over 8 hours to complete. Take care when parking the car as each side of the car park is very boggy. I have had to tow people out on previous visits.
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George Musgrave
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June 12, 2005
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Very steep ascent on to Ben Chaorach before an easier leg on to Stob Coir' an Albannaich . Easier the leg on to Meall nan Eun . Headed back to road via Glen Ceitlein ( NW ) , not too bad a route - dry conditions .
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Connall Greene
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April 29, 2002
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I think if I were to climb Stob Coir' an Albannaich and Meall nan Eun again I would prefer to start with Meall nan Eun
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