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Beinn Mhor [Loch Eck]

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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
741 m (2431 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.
NS107908
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
29 of 222 Grahams
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
0
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 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
  56   Loch Lomond & Inveraray
 

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

  Description
Beinn Mhor is situated in the Cowal Peninsula, rising to the W of Loch Eck.

From the summit, ridges emanate in several directions including one NE towards the Graham Beinn Bheag with which it could be climbed.

Bernice on the W side of Loch Eck provides closest access. As the road along this side of Loch Eck is private, the use of a bike is recommended.

The end of the public road through Glen Massan to the S could also be used for access.

 
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 Beinn Mhor [Loch Eck]

Beinn Mhor from near the summit of Beinn Bheag 9.9.13

© Alan Puckrin
Image by Alan Puckrin

Beinn Mhor from slopes of Creag Tharsuinn 11/12/2009.

© Donald Brown
Image by Donald Brown
 

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West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lomond
by Metcheck
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn Mhor [Loch Eck].

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Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Mhor [Loch Eck]

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Mhor [Loch Eck]

My friend Carol, and I think this must be the famous Woolfie 05/03/2006.

© Donald Brown
Image by Donald Brown
 
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