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Dun da Ghaoithe

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
766 m (2513 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.
NM67243620
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
214 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
Fort of two winds
 

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
  49   Oban & East Mull
 

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

  Description
Dun da Ghaoithe is the only Corbett on Mull as Beinn Talaidh, having been remeasured at 761m, is no longer of sufficient altitude.

Dun da Ghaoithe is the highest peak on a ridge curving round Coire nan Each, and it overlooks the ferry port of Craignure, so transport is not required once you are on the island of Mull.

A track from the A849 passes the Bird of Prey Centre and leads to transmitter masts on the S end of the ridge.

Hazards you may encounter on Dun da Ghaoithe include
 
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 Dun da Ghaoithe

Dun da Ghaoithe from the Beinn Chreagach ridge. July 2009.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

Dun da Ghaoithe taken from the Oban-Barra ferry whilst passing Lady's Rock (Loch Linnhe) 29th May 2013

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Dun da Ghaoithe (rounded hill, right of centre) from the Oban ferry; 22nd May 2007.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Dun da Ghaoithe (the summit right of centre) from the ferry leaving Craignure. July 2009.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran
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West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben More
by Metcheck
Dun da Ghaoithe Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Dun da Ghaoithe.

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  Routes that include Dun da Ghaoithe
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1011 m 16.64 km 5.5 hrs Dun da Ghaoithe  A longish but easy ridge walk with good ascent track. This hill makes an excellent day out by ferry from Oban, no car required, and their is even a pleasant bar in Graignure to pass any excess time. Not Yet Rated 
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Dun da Ghaoithe

  Baggers Gallery for Dun da Ghaoithe

Myself, David Peden and Jamie Peden at summit on brilliant day.07/06/09

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly
 
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Recently Climbed By
Stevie Yates on 21 May 2023

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Dun da Ghaoithe
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Peter Lang
wrote on
May 11, 2011
for a quick ascent/descent option start at car park by end of golf course opposite scallastle initial climb thro bracken by animal track to reach start of Beinn Chreagach ridge, where going becomes easier over lumps bumps, minor crags to summit = 1hr 55m (not at my fittest but still less than 4hrs overall) return by same route
 
 

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