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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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917 m (3008 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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NO13427918
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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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278 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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Ancient Peak |
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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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Carn Aosda is an exceptionally easy ascent, starting at 650m with a track leading to the summit. The mountain is elongated with the summit at the S of the mountain and a 4km long ridge leading N down to Baddoch. A smaller NE ridge is created by a corrie N of the summit and here are some steep rocky slopes. Slopes are otherwise moderate to easy. This mountain is littered with ski equipment on its S slopes.
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Hazards you may encounter on Carn Aosda 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 Cairnwell and Carn Aosda from the slopes of Glas Maol
© William Fraser
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Image by William Fraser
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"Arty" B&W shot of Carn Aosda
© Steve Macluskie
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Image by Steve Macluskie
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Carn Aosda as seen heading back from Carn a' Gheoidh.
© Donny McKie
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Image by Donny McKie
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Wide angle of Carn Aosda
© John Tauwhare
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Image by John Tauwhare
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Myself and Sparkie Thomson on Carn Aosda. Number 22 for me and
number 4 for her (Her first "Round" today)
© David Girling
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Image by David Girling
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Me, Val and Shep at the summit 5.01.13
© Claire Cassidy
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Image by Claire Cassidy
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Molly looking pleased with herself at the summit of Carn Aosda. May 2014.
© Scott Blair
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Image by Scott Blair
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Dave and myself on Carn Alosa before heading over to Cairnwell. Bob taking the pic.
© Pete Mungall
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Image by Pete Mungall
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James Corrigan
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September 3, 2012
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An insulted mountain.Human destruction of this mountain and its neighbour The Cairnwell should bring criminal charges. Fine views North and you even get a good view of the other insulted mountain The Cairnwell.
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Leon Mooney
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August 9, 2011
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The final Munro of the day and just as uninspiring as its neighbour to the south. Getting back to the car 3 hours and 20 minutes after leaving it having done 3 Munros and not feeling that tired was really odd. Had I done three Corbetts I'd have known about it and felt it. Took a short drive north after this one to Braemar to do Morrone.
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Lesley Walker
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June 26, 2009
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An easy Munro spoiled by the ski equipment.Didn't manage the 3 today as very windy with buffeting, not ideal conditions with a young child in tow!! Gave up after Carn Aosda and will attempt again in fair weather!
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Gareth Pratt
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November 9, 2008
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A most agreeable Munro really, especially when viewed from the Cairnwell ridge. The variety of colours on the hill, grey scree, dark heather, greeny-yellow grass makes for a very good view and a good picture, particularly if their is a blue sky. The Ski paraphanalia spolis things but overall I like this Munro.
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Scott Niven
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July 5, 2005
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Whilst the bottom is undoubtably spoiled by all the ski equipment and the scar of constant use, the hill top gives great views north to the Cairngorms, and east, south and west to further big name tops. Best on a clear day to give the best chance of a view with minimum effort.
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