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Beinn a' Chearcaill

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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
725 m (2378 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.
NG930637
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
58 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
Hill of the Girdle
 

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
  19   Gairloch & Ullapool, Loch Maree
 

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

  Description
Beinn a' Chearcaill lies to the W of Loch Maree and to the N of the Torridon hills and is dwarfed by the neighbouring Torridon giants.

Beinn a' Chearcaill directly faces Coire Mhic Fhearchair and the Triple Buttress of Beinn Eighe and the summit offers a superb viewpoint.

It is surrounded to the W, S and E by steep craggy slopes and the summit lies towards the SW of the summit area.

Closest approach is using the track beginning at Bridge of Grudie on the A832 on the W side of Loch Maree.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Chearcaill include
 Crags within 1km of 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 Beinn a' Chearcaill

The flat sandstone summit of Beinn a' Chearcaill. The smaller cairn to the right is the highest point.

June 2014

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

Beinn a' Chearcaill from the start of the Coire Briste path.

June 2014.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

View south to Liathach and Ruadh-stac Mor from the summit at 6.30am .....save it for a good day! June ,2016

© Alan Puckrin
Image by Alan Puckrin
 

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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Beinn a' Chearcaill Area Map
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Beinn a' Chearcaill
by David McSporran

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