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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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1258 m (4127 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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NN95449768
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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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5 of 282 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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Rocky peak of the little green loch |
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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.
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Braemar & Blair Atholl |
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Sgor an Lochain Uaine is a picturesque mountain with Lochan Uaine (little green loch) cradled high on its slopes. Its craggy slopes form the S andW walls of An Garbh Coire and it faces Braeriach across the corrie (to the N). It has easy slopes to the S and W. This mountain is normally climbed from Cairn Toul to its SE, but can also be climbed from Glen Feshie or Gleann Einich to the W.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgor an Lochain Uaine include
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| Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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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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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Approach from the Wells of Dee. Early May 2006.
© David Lee
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Image by David Lee
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Angel's Peak and Carn Toul seen from the track out to Monadh Mor 11/10/08
© Alistair Craig
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Image by Alistair Craig
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Angels Peak from the col between it and Cairn Toul. Braeriach can also be seen beyond the summit. 13th May 2006.
The traverse is quite rocky and rough.
© David Harbottle
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Image by David Harbottle
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Just off the top of Angels Peak looking down onto Lochan Uaine
© Steve Marlow
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Image by Steve Marlow
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Me at the top of Ben Nevis
© Rafal Szymanski
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Image by Rafal Szymanski
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Me at the summit of Sgor an Lochain Uaine, 01/03/14.
© Andrew Blair
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Image by Andrew Blair
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half way through our day, myself on the summit of Sgor an Lochain Uaine
© robin scott
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Image by robin scott
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Summit of Angels Peak, 09.08.12.
© Paul Burgess
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Image by Paul Burgess
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Mike Watson
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May 31, 2009
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2nd time around, ascended via the NE ridge. A pleasant airy scramble in an alpine like setting!
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Chris Bowles
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March 27, 2008
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If you climb this hill from the Linn of Dee then Sgor an Lochan Uaine will be a welcome sight. From Cairn Toul it looks a mere swell on this high level ridge that runs to Braeriach. I'm sure the idea that it is of Munro status will cause a few debates. From the summit it is possible to skirt Cairn Toul instead of having to climb it again on the return leg.
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David Harbottle
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May 25, 2006
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Summited this from Inverey (Braemar) via Corrour, Devils Point, Cairn Toul then back to Inveray. Well worth cycling to Derry Lodge (easy ride).
It's difficult to agree that this minor bump on the huge Cairngorm upland plateau is really a Munro! It's a long day with quite stoney terrain on the tops.
Great SYHA in Inverey!
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James Blair
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February 28, 2005
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A superb route that I undertook in June 2000 was to climb this peak via its NE ridge. Bike into the glens from Braemar as far as possible, cross teh Luibeg to Corrour bothy and then follow up Lairig Ghru to obtain An Garbh Coire bothy; from there straight up nearly 2000ft of grade 1/2 scrmble to arrive on teh summit. Wonderful! Fantastic high level traverse the around corrie rim to Braeriach and then descend by SE ridge to reach Lairig Ghru and walk back to bikes; about 22miles walking 10 miles biking, a long day but well worth it. Masses of summer palteau snow too.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgor an Lochain Uaine
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