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A' Chaoirnich

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
875 m (2870 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.
NN73508069
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
56 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
Not known
 

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
A' Chaoirnich lies to the E of Loch an Duin. Its W slopes to the loch are steep, craggy and rocky and should be avoided. The N slopes are also very steep.

A' Chaoirnich has two ridges; one short N ridge and a longer ridge running SSW then S to An Sligearmach then SSW and S to Meall na Spianaig. This longer ridge offers the most obvious and safest ascent route via the track from Dalnacardoch.

Due to its relatively remote location A' Chaoirnich is normally climbed with An Dun (Corbett).

Hazards you may encounter on A' Chaoirnich include
 Unbridged River to cross.
 Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Crags 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 A' Chaoirnich

The steep west side of A`Chaoirnich overlooking Loch an Duin at the start of the Gaick Pass.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

The larger cairn on the south top of A`Chaoirnich at GR 735801 looking north to the true summit 19m higher on the large summit plateau.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

A' Chaoirnich from near Sronphadruig Lodge. November 2008.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

The smaller cairn on the true summit of A`Chaoirnich at GR 735806.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
 

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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
A' Chaoirnich Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include A' Chaoirnich.

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  Routes that include A' Chaoirnich
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 978 m 27.63 km 7.5 hrs A' Chaoirnich and An Dun  A long walk in on a right of way that can be cycled, to two peaks flanking Loch an Duin. The slopes facing the loch are steep but navicable. If you want easier slopes then both hills are best climbed from the S on easy to moderate slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of A' Chaoirnich

  Baggers Gallery for A' Chaoirnich

Is this a cairn I see before me.

© Donald Brown
Image by Donald Brown

Me at the small summit cairn of Chaoirnich 6/5/12

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

Myself and Kevin at summit A'Chaoirnich 11/07/10

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly
 
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Alan Puckrin on 23 Sep 2023
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An Dun and A' Chaoirnich
by Alasdair Cairns
An Dun and A' Chaoirnich
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 Comments
 
Mike Watson
wrote on
November 8, 2009
In poor visibility you can play the fun game of hunt the cairn... Its tiny!
 
 

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