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Line 3: \| name = Na Gruagaichean \| photo = Na Gruagaichean.JPG \| photo_caption = Looking towards Na Gruagaichean, ~~1km~~1 km to the ~~East~~east. \| elevation_m = 1056 \| elevation_ref = <ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/munros/na-gruagaichean \|title= walkhighlands Na Gruagaichean \|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> \|year=2013 \|publisher=walkhighlands.co.uk \|accessdate=25 November 2013}}</ref> \| prominence_m = 98 \| parent_peak = [[Binnein ~~Mor~~Mòr]] \| listing = [[Munro]] \| translation = The Maidens Line 19: }} {{langnf\|gd\|'''Na Gruagaichean'''\|the maidens}} is aone of the [[~~Scotland\|Scottish~~Mamores]] ~~mountain~~mountains ~~lying~~in the [[Scottish Highlands]], between [[Glen Nevis]] to the ~~North~~north and the village of [[Kinlochleven]] to the ~~South~~south. inIt has [[twin peaks]], the highest of which rises to 1,056 m (3,465 ft), and it is classed as a [[~~Mamores~~Munro]]. The mountain ~~range~~is inone of the ~~[[Highlands~~most accessible from the village, ~~Scotland]]~~due in part to its nearness and a well-defined path leading most of the way to the summit. ==~~Overview~~Landscape== The mountain lies four kilometres north north-east of the village of [[Kinlochleven]]. The mountain is double topped at the intersection of three ridges, the South top being the higher and therefore the summit. The narrow North-East ridge connects to [[Binnein ~~Mor~~Mòr]] via a minor top (~~1062m~~1062 m) and the narrow West-North-West ridge connects to [[Stob Coire a' Chàirn]] (~~981m~~981 m) where a path ascends from Coire na Bà. The third South ridge leads to steep slopes overlooking Kinlochleven which provides excellent views of the village and the area. The mountain has a stony and, in places, craggy summit which gives great views of surrounding mountains such as [[Ben Nevis]] and [[Binnein ~~Mor]]~~Mòr.▼ Na Gruagaichean is a [[Munro]] reaching a height of 1,056 m (3,465 ft) which makes it the 74th highest in the Munro classification and is located at the Eastern end of the Mamores range. Views of the summit are clear from the village and from the B863 road from [[Glencoe, Highland\|Glencoe]] to [[Kinlochleven]] except when the peak is shrouded in year-round mist. The mountain is one of the most accessible from the village due in part to its relatively close proximity and well defined path leading most of the way to the summit. On Saturday 8 June 2019, a group of seven walkers were on Na Gruagaichean during a lightning storm. One was killed and another injured. HM Coastguard helicopter, Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team and Scotland's Air Ambulance service all aided the rescue effort.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-48571286] ==~~Geography~~Climbing== Ascent up towards Na Gruagaichean usually starts at sea level in Kinlochleven~~, however it is possible to start by driving to Mamore Lodge and parking at the car park which saves 200m of ascent~~. From there it is usually climbed using the old stalkers path heading north away from the village before eventually turning east towards the summit. The mountain can also be climbed from [[Glen Nevis]] ~~in conjunction~~together with [[Binnein Beag]] and [[Binnein ~~Mor]]~~Mòr as a ridge walk or a part as the challenging [[Ring of Steall]] ridge walk.▼ ▲The mountain lies four kilometres north north-east of the village of [[Kinlochleven]]. The mountain is double topped at the intersection of three ridges, the South top being the higher and therefore the summit. The narrow North-East ridge connects to [[Binnein Mor]] via a minor top (1062m) and the narrow West-North-West ridge connects to [[Stob Coire a' Chàirn]] (981m) where a path ascends from Coire na Bà. The third South ridge leads to steep slopes overlooking Kinlochleven which provides excellent views of the village and the area. The mountain has a stony and, in places, craggy summit which gives great views of surrounding mountains such as [[Ben Nevis]] and [[Binnein Mor]]. The [[Mamores VK]] race, which starts in Kinlochleven, finishes at the top of Na Gruagaichean.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.skylinescotland.com/mamores-vertical-kilometre/information/#displayTheRoute \|title=Skyline Scotland: Mamores VK Route. \|access-date=22 September 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923015403/http://www.skylinescotland.com/mamores-vertical-kilometre/information/#displayTheRoute \|archive-date=23 September 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>▼ ~~==Ascents==~~ On Saturday 8 June 2019, a group of seven walkers were on Na Gruagaichean during a lightning storm. One was killed and another injured. HM Coastguard helicopter, Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team and Scotland's Air Ambulance service all aided the rescue effort.<ref>{{cite news \| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-48571286 \| title=Lightning strike death on Highlands mountain was 'freak accident' \| work=BBC News \| date=9 June 2019 }}</ref> ▲Ascent up towards Na Gruagaichean usually starts at sea level in Kinlochleven, however it is possible to start by driving to Mamore Lodge and parking at the car park which saves 200m of ascent. From there it is usually climbed using the old stalkers path heading north away from the village before eventually turning east towards the summit. The mountain can also be climbed from [[Glen Nevis]] in conjunction with [[Binnein Beag]] and [[Binnein Mor]] as a ridge walk or a part as the challenging [[Ring of Steall]] ridge walk. ▲The [[Mamores VK]] race, which starts in Kinlochleven, finishes at the top of Na Gruagaichean.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.skylinescotland.com/mamores-vertical-kilometre/information/#displayTheRoute \|title=Skyline Scotland: Mamores VK Route. \|access-date=22 September 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923015403/http://www.skylinescotland.com/mamores-vertical-kilometre/information/#displayTheRoute \|archive-date=23 September 2016 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> ==~~Folk Tale~~Folktale== ~~told~~The following is a folktale in Gaelic and English about Na Gruagaichean or The Maidens. Bha uair-eigin a’ fuireachd an Callairt duin’-uasal a bha ’na shealgair fhiadh ro ainmeil… Line 69 ⟶ 67: [[Category:Mountains and hills of the Central Highlands]] [[Category:Mountains and hills of Highland (council area)]] [[Category:One-thousanders of ~~the British Isles~~Scotland]]