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Beinn Udlamain

Munro
Quick Facts
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.
Altitude
1011 m (3316 ft)

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).

Grid Ref.
NN57967396
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
119 of 282 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
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.
Meaning
Gloomy hill
 

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.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  42   Glen Garry & Loch Rannoch
 

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
From the summit of Beinn Udlamain a ridge runs S to a broad bealach at the head of Coire Dhomhain which connects to Sgairneach Mhor (a common ascent route).

At the N limit of the summit plateau there are two ridges, a narrow rocky N ridge and a broader NE ridge curving round Fraoich-choire to connect with A' Mharconnaich at a high col.

The W slopes towards loch Ericht and the E slopes into Coire Dhomhain are steep and should be avoided. It is recommended to continue onto A' Marchonnaich if you are not returning to the head of Coire Dhomhain.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Udlamain include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Beinn Udlamain

Beinn Udlamain from Fraoch Choire

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Snow-covered fence posts on Beinn Udlamain; March 1986.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Beinn Udlamain summit 10 aug 2005 second top of the day

© Raymond Thorp
Image by Raymond Thorp

The view south-west down loch Ericht from Beinn Udlamain. The mountain of the right is Beinn Bheoil.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn Bheoil
by Metcheck
Beinn Udlamain Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn Udlamain.

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  Routes that include Beinn Udlamain
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 802 m 15.01 km 4.5 hrs Beinn Udlamain and Sgairneach Mhor  Easy route starting from high altitude. Makes an excellent winter walk  
2 1183 m 23.12 km 7 hrs Beinn Udlamain, Sgairneach Mhor, A' Mharconaich and Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]  Easy walking in a beautiful area. Care needed crossing stream when in spate.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Udlamain

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Udlamain

top of beinn udlamain

© Colin Mochan
Image by Colin Mochan

Top of Beinn Udlamain 21.01.11

© Dave Smith
Image by Dave Smith

Me on Beinn Uldamain.

© mackenzie barker
Image by mackenzie barker

Susie and I on top of Beinn Udlamain named correctly "Gloomy Hill"

© Stephen Harte
Image by Stephen Harte
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Sgairneach Mhor and Beinn Udlamain
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 Comments
 
Jim Westwood
wrote on
April 23, 2013
Good day oot
 
 

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