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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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1032 m (3385 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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NN17656509
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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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99 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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The old man |
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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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Am Bodach in the heart of the Mamores is part of the "Ring of Steall" which runs from An Gearanach to Sgurr a' Mhaim. The summit of Am Bodach lies close to the ridge walk that connects Stob Coire a Chairn (NE ridge) to Sgorr an Iubhair (WNW ridge). A third ridge SSE leads down to Sgorr an Fhuarain whose steep slopes overlook Kinlochleven. The triangular summit has steep slopes, the E slopes being craggy, and the W and N slopes being boulder and scree. This mountain is surrounded by paths and the normal access is an easy scramble from the path on its N slopes.
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Hazards you may encounter on Am Bodach include
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| Steep slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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31st July 2006, Am Bodach from Stob Coire a'Chairn.
© David Walsh
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Image by David Walsh
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The west ridge of Am Bodach; 7th May 2008.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Am Bodach from Stob Coire a' Chairn; 7th May 2008.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Am Bodach from Coire na Ba
© Doug Tulloch
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Image by Doug Tulloch
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Third summit of the day
© Samantha Munro
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Image by Samantha Munro
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Liam breaking out the Compeed on Am Bodach
© Brian Corrigan
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Image by Brian Corrigan
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Half way there - ROS
© Brian Corrigan
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Image by Brian Corrigan
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Am Bodach summit on july 11th 2009....last of the Mamores i have to do...done it as a single and spent 1hr 20mins on the summit
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© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Roger Vander Steen
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May 11, 2008
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We followed the WHW from Kinlochleven. 500 metres after joining the Mamore Lodge track we took the good stalkers’ path to the east of Stob Coire na h-Eirghe all the way to the
bealach west of Am Bodach. Gentle slope to the summit.
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John Wilkie
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June 24, 2007
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Best day out yet! Completed the Ring with Steve, Marty & Chris. Felt great all day! Hard to get lost on this one...The falls of Steall are immense and the wire bridge was fun (not so much fun on the way back I might add!). The route up to An Gearanach was steep but pathed. Actually walked past the summit, realised after the GPS sorted us out. Nice scramble down and then back up to Stob Coire a Chairn. Then onto ridge to Am Bodach.
Topped Sgurr a Lubhair (Ghost Munro - doesnt count). Then the best bit...Devil's Ridge. Excellent scramble and add the Difficult Step (try doing this with your mates egging you on!). Summit Sgurr a Mhaim and be extremely careful descending! There is a route down but the start point is crucial and where to turn off. Too far West and you hit the Falls of Steall. Too far east and you have a very steep vertical drop. Proceed with care. Great day
out! - Classic.
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