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Biod an Fhithich

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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

644 m (2112 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.

NG950147

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

Stature

182 of 222 Grahams

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

Point of the Raven

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

33	Loch Alsh, Glen Shiel & Loch Hourn

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

Description

Biod an Fhithich rises steeply from the road on the S side of Glen Shiel.

Its main feature is a long narrow N ridge which runs all the way down to Shiel Bridge.

Biod an Fhithich is actually a north-easterly continuation of the Forcan Ridge which is used as an ascent route to the Munro The Saddle. Indeed most walkers intent on climbing The Saddle will have passed the summit of Biod an Fhithich by a mere few hundred metres to the S.

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 Biod an Fhithich

Looking from the foot of the Forcan ridge towards Shiel Bridge, Biod an Fhithich in the foreground, Sgurr an Airgid in the distance

Image by Peter Burgess

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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

Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck

Biod an Fhithich Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Routes that include Biod an Fhithich

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Barry Cross on 05 Dec 2023

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Biod an Fhithich

by David McSporran

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Comments

Chris Bowles
wrote on
June 8, 2010

It is well worth the 20 minute diversion to go to the top of this peak when on your way to the more recognised Saddle. It offers a very pleasant view of Loch Duich and of its interesting north west ridge. It is a simple climb to the top from the plateau before the main ascent of The Saddle begins.

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