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Cir Mhor

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
799 m (2621 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.
NR97284311
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
161 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
Big Comb
 

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
  69   Isle of Arran
 

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

  Description
Arran's 4 Corbetts are sufficiently close to one another to be climbed together, but Goatfell is popular as a single peak and is described separately.

The three remaining peaks lie on a long winding ridge that starts with Beinn Nuis (792m) then goes N to Beinn Tarsuinn (Corbett), Cir Mhor (Corbett) and finally Caisteal Abhail (Corbett).

Cir Mhor is a more compact hill with three ridges, NNW to Caisteal Abhail, WSW to join the A Chir ridge of Beinn Tarsuinn and E to a bealach (The saddle). All three ridges are well served by paths, but the descent from Cir Mhor to the saddle is very steep and should not be attempted.

Hazards you may encounter on Cir Mhor include
 Unbridged River to cross.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
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 Cir Mhor

Cir Mhor (arran) taken from the approach through glenrosa

© John Graham
Image by John Graham

Cir Mhor from North Goat Fell

© Alan Puckrin
Image by Alan Puckrin

"Face" rock on way to top of Cir Mhor

© Oliver Bartrum
Image by Oliver Bartrum

Cir Mhor from Glen Rosa

© Mike Watson
Image by Mike Watson
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  Weather & OS Maps
  West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lomond
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Cir Mhor Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Cir Mhor.

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  Routes that include Cir Mhor
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1702 m 20.32 km 7 hrs Caisteal Abhail, Beinn Tarsuinn [Arran] and Cir Mhor  A long route on ridges to three craggy peaks. Good stamina and a head for exposure required.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Cir Mhor

  Baggers Gallery for Cir Mhor

Lynda at summit Cir Mhor with Caisteal Abhail in the background (2nd June 2012)

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Scott at summit of Cir Mhor with Caisteal Abhail in the background (2nd June 2012).

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Laura, Chris & Steph at summit of Cir Mhor with Goatfell in the background (2nd June 2012).

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

With my son Tommy at Cir Mhor's summit, Caisteal Abhail in background. 11th July 2011.

© Stevie Lees
Image by Stevie Lees
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 Comments
 
Kevin Woods
wrote on
July 28, 2008
Reaching the summit of Cir Mhor is surprisingly easy given the steepness of the mountain on all sides. The east face may be a more commiting scramble but I was surprised to find that the western side gave easy access to the summit. It grass and bouldery terrain (although steep) to the top, and the final few metres are over granite slabs.
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
April 30, 2008
A good path leads from Glen Rosa and it has been built up with stone steps just below the col with A’ Chir. The approach from the Caisteal Abhail col is bouldery to begin with. Both routes combine for the final climb on steep grass. Near the top the route turns left along a path which contours across the slope then leads through rocks to the summit.
 
 

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