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Streap

Corbett
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
909 m (2982 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.
NM94668637
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
13 of 222 Corbetts
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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
Climber's 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
  40   Mallaig & Glenfinnan, Loch Shiel
 

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

  Description
Streap lies on a long ridge that separates Glen Finnan from Gleann Dubh Lighe.

The ridge runs from Beinn an Tuim (810m) NNE over Meall an Uillt Chaoil (844m) and Stob Coire nan Cearc (887m) to Streap. The ridge then turns ESE to Streap Comhlaidh (898m) before continuing NNE to an unnamed top (567m). The slopes are moderately steep with rock outcrops and crags mainly at higher altitudes.

From Stob Coire nan Cearc (887m) to Streap there is considerable exposure on a narrow ridge. Streap can be ascended from either Glen Finnan or from Gleann Dubh Lighe.

Hazards you may encounter on Streap include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Narrow Ridges, with exposure.
 
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 Streap

Streap from the North (Strathan)

© Norrie Shand
Image by Norrie Shand

14th October 2016: Stream from Streap Cornhlaidh

© Oliver Bartrum
Image by Oliver Bartrum

Streap Comhlaidh from Streap, May 2008

© Doug Tulloch
Image by Doug Tulloch

Streap from Sgurr Thuilm

© Mike Watson
Image by Mike Watson
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Streap Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Streap.

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  Routes that include Streap
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1213 m 16.96 km 5.5 hrs Streap  Excellent route, over craggy peaks and narrow ridge to a pointed summit.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Streap

  Baggers Gallery for Streap

Myself and John Donnelly on the Summit of Streap my 200th Corbett

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

Alex and me at the summit.

© Donald Brown
Image by Donald Brown

Kevin at summit Streap 11/06/11

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly

Myself at summit Streap 11/06/11.

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly
 
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Recently Climbed By
Steven Morrice on 19 May 2023

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Streap
by David McSporran
Streap
by Stevie Yates

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 Comments
 
David Bird
wrote on
May 25, 2008
Great route. Ascended from Dubh Lighe to Streap, lots of up and down along the ridge - 1100m of ascent in total for a 909m peak.The narrow ridge from Stob Coire nan Cearc to Streap is the best bit. Descended to Corryhully by the "grassy rake", this peters out 2/3 of the way down, the rest to the valley floor is on quite steep grass. Great walk, made better by using the bus and not having to return to the car at the start, so seeing both glens on either side.
 
 

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