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Sc Joss
wrote on June 6, 2016:
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There are lots of way to do this hill. the route given is probably the most work.
There is a new ugly track running to the south of Ben Sguilard. it is possible to take this track to beyond the 488 top and then cut up on
the ridge, thus avoiding climbing over the 488 and descending.
Or you can take the track up to its highest point and then angle up to between the second and third top. (this makes a good descent).
Or tackle the whole hill from Elleric.
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David Harbottle
wrote on May 28, 2008:
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Ascended the Corbett Creach Bheinn first (trackless) then across to Sgulaird. Descending the west ridge from Meall Gargh was lovely (saw some snipe). It wasn't quite the easy warm-up day I'd anticipated at 6 hrs, but enjoyable nonetheless. Great views out to the islands.
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Alex Bryce
wrote on March 21, 2008:
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Combined with Beinn Fhionnlaidh. The traverse across the wild hinterland between the two was actually more straightforward than I'd anticipated, and easy to navigate with the lochs guideposts. Took the left-hand prow of the north-east ridge and their was a little bit of scrambling near the top, an exciting route though. Definitely to be saved for a clear day for the descent and seaward views.
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Adam Rixon
wrote on March 19, 2008:
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My GPS logged 1,212m of ascent to climb a 937m high mountain, so be prepared for plenty up and down! To be fair, the ascent from Druimavuic over the 488m and 863m tops on a faint path wasn't as steep or tiring as I'd expected. The spectacular sea and mountain views also made it well worthwhile - definitely save this one for a good day. If you descend WNW direct from the summit, there's no clear path back so you'll need to choose your own line of traverse. As I'd been up since 3.30am watching the Australian F1, the sleepy drive home at the end was actually the most dangerous part of the day!
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Robert Lyall
wrote on June 16, 2006:
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Followed the track from Drumnavuic through the forest then the zig zags upwards. We went against advice and followed the path to the 488m top and scrambled down a really craggy area to the col. When we looked back we could see the path take a longer route avoiding the crags! From here an 'unending' climb to the minor top (863). Lots of ups and down over numerous rocky tops. Stay with the fairly obvious path as it leads straight to the summit of BenSgulaird. We had really poor visibility above 500m as we could not see the shorter route down from the 863m top we took the longer route back).
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Victor Young
wrote on January 3, 2005:
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Walk the track from farm around the back of the mountain and enjoy one or two bits of "reasonable" scrambling below the summit. Great views , easy exit and then go to the Pierhouse Hotel in Appin for a seafood dinner !
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Jim Bull
wrote on August 16, 2004:
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We climbed this hill on a hot sticky day on 15/8/04 starting at Druimvuic and I now understand why the locals call this hill "The Bastard"! Although only 937m at the summit there must be 1,100 + m of ascent with all the ups and downs in between. We came down NW then W on a descending traverse which was almost as bad as the ascent, following a deer fence for the final mile or so through deep grass, very tiring. This brought us out at the gate from the forest only 5 minutes from the car. One of the tougher singletons in my opinion, a well deserved tick.
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Mike Benwell
wrote on October 25, 2002:
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On an ascent directly up slope above Glenure (house) it is possible to find enjoyable scrambles on small crags and even a short gully which is fun in winter conditions
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