Ben More Mull
Iain on the summit. View east over A' Chioch.
Ben More Mull, 966m
First Ascent
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Date: 17/6/78 |
Tops and Munros |
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Companions: solo |
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Distance: 12km | |
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Climbing: 1200m | |
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Time: 7 hours | |
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Weather: hot and sunny | |
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Munro Tally: M9, T12 | |
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This was the first Munro I climbed alone, and I enjoyed the experience! Starting from the B8035 road on the shores of loch Scridain, I walked up Gleann Dubh (no path), eventaully gaining the col between Ben More and A' Chioch. From there, a rough and steep scramble led directly to the sunnit of Ben More. Retracing my steps to the col, I continued along the fine ridge to A' Chioch, then to Beinn Fhada. Descent along the NW ridge, with superb views out to the sea, back to the roadside by Loch na Keal. | |
Second Ascent
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Date: 18/7/93 |
Tops and Munros |
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Companions: with Iain and Anne |
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Distance: 6km | |
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Climbing: 950m | |
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Time: 3 hours up, 1.5 hours down | |
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Weather: hot and sunny | |
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Munro Tally: M9, T12 | |
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A hot Sunday afterrnoon, after a week of rain. After chuch in the morning at Salen, we decided to postpone Sunday lunch in favour of climbing Ben More! This was Iain's first Munro (aged 10) - not counting being carried up Stuchd an Lochain in a rucsac as a toddler! It was a gruelling slog up the steep north shoulder form Diseig, and we were gald to get to the top. Once again, the views to the west were superb, but becoming hazy. Staggered back down by the same route, and enjoyed a late Sunday lunch! | |
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Ben More Mull Iain on the summit. View east over A' Chioch. | ||||
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This sketch map shows my route in 1978, including the traverse of A' Chioch and Beinn Fhada. The 1993 ascent was directly up and then back down the north ridge.
To see an OS 1:50000 map of this mountain, click here
To see a road map of the area around this mountain, click here | |||
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