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Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain (Meall Mor)

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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

770 m (2526 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.

NM87477274

An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.

Stature

207 of 222 Corbetts

The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.

Routes

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 rounded hill (Peak of the pass of screes)

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

Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain is the name given by some publications to a high point on the W ridge Meal Mor which happens to be 11m higher than the much more substantial Meall Mor.

This W ridge divides beyond Bealach an Sgroidain, with branches running NNW and SSW. To the E of Meall Mor (759m) there are two further ridges running NNE and SE, the latter connecting to Stob a' Chuir (717m).

Meall Mor is a remote peak requiring a long walk in from the A830 to the N or an even longer approach from the E via Cona Glen or Glen Scaddle.

Hazards you may encounter on Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain 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 Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain

Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain seen from the summit of Druim Fiaclach. Bidean nam Bian is almost in direct line behind.

Image by David S Brown

Meall Mor (left) and Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain (right) from the Bealach an Sgriodain. May 2010.

Image by David McSporran

Stob a' Bhealach Sgriodain from Meall Mor. May 2010.

Image by David McSporran

Stob a' Bhealach an Scriodain (centre picture, second ridge from front), seen from the summit of Sgurr Dhomhnuill. The nearer ridge is part of Carn na Nathrach; behind on right is Sgurr Ghiubhsachain; and back left are Beinn Odhar Bheag and B O Mhor.

Image by David S Brown