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Creag Mhor [Balquhidder]

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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
658 m (2158 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.
NN510185
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
164 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 Crag
 

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
  57   Stirling & The Trossachs
 

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

  Description
Lying on the S side of Loch Voil to the SW of Balquhidder, Creag Mhor's main feature is an undulating W to E ridge. There are forestry plantations along the N slopes which make access difficult from this side.

The Corbett Beinn Stacach lies to the SW and the two could be climbed together.

The minor road to the E of the hill from Balquhidder to Ballimore Farm provides the best start point.

Hazards you may encounter on Creag Mhor [Balquhidder] 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 Creag Mhor [Balquhidder]

Approaching the summit from the East 10/10/2015

© Eileen Stark
Image by Eileen Stark

The summit of Creag Mhor looking east towards Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin.

December 2012

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

Looking down to Ballimore farm from the summit. 10/10/2015

© Eileen Stark
Image by Eileen Stark

Looking west along the summit ridge of Creag Mhor from the eastern top. The summit is left of centre.

December 2012

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran
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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 Creag Mhor [Balquhidder].

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Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Creag Mhor [Balquhidder]

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James at the top of Creag Mhor 10/10/2015

© Eileen Stark
Image by Eileen Stark

At the tiny summit cairn of Creag Mhor 10/10/2015

© Eileen Stark
Image by Eileen Stark
 
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Richard Humble on 02 Sep 2023

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Creag Mhor [Balquhidder]
by David McSporran

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