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Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir)

Munro
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
1024 m (3359 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.
NN05695583
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
107 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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
Red rocky peak (Hill of the thunderbolt)
 

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.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  41   Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe
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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Beinn a' Bheithir is the classic horseshoe ridge with two peaks rated as Munros, Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill. These peaks are less than 2km apart and always climbed together.

Sgorr Dhearg has a long rocky N ridge and an E ridge to Sgurr Ban which then branches to produce N and NE ridges. Finally the W ridge connects to Sgor Dhonuill at a high col (757m).

The NE ridge is the most common ascent route from Ballachulish but an ascent can also be made from Gleann a Chaolais S to the col between Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgorr Dhearg include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 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 Sgorr Dhearg

Approaching the summit of Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir), note the clear path worn on the ridge.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

Sgorr Dhearg from east ridge of Sgorr Dhonuill. The tiny dot on the summit is my brother!

© Tom Gradwell
Image by Tom Gradwell

Sgorr Dhearg from summit cairn on Sgorr Bhan.

© Tom Gradwell
Image by Tom Gradwell

This view of Sgorr Dhearg was taken just before the bealach between these fine hills 3rd Jan 10

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Bidean nan Bian
by Metcheck
Sgorr Dhearg Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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Results by distance from Sgorr Dhearg
3.7 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
8.2 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
17.9 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
18.7 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
19.4 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
24.4 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
30.3 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
30.6 km
Arichastlich (self catering)
The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll
30.6 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
31.0 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
33.1 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
37.3 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
38.6 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
38.7 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
39.8 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.

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  Routes that include Sgorr Dhearg
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1395 m 14.10 km 5.5 hrs Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill  Moderate climb with a short easy scramble at the top of the first ascent.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgorr Dhearg

  Baggers Gallery for Sgorr Dhearg

Myself and Fern on top of Sgorr Dhearg with Sgorr Dhonuill and Ardnamuchan in the background Jan 3rd 10.

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

It's the top but not much to see.

© Gordon Miller
Image by Gordon Miller

Noah and I soaked through at the summit

© Margaret Spalding
Image by Margaret Spalding

At the summit of Sgorr Dhearg 26/06/09

© Ian Mather
Image by Ian Mather
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Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill
by Doug Tulloch

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 Comments
 
Ian Mather
wrote on
June 28, 2009
Just to add to what Graham wrote.When coming down the coire and nearing the forest the old broken down boundary fence between Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill is an excellent guide for the rough path through the forest on to the track.
Graham Scott
wrote on
June 24, 2007
Recommended route makes for a great day out, only warning, when descending from the bealach keep to the east of the coire especially when you hit the forest as the path is indistinct and if you lose it in the forest you will find it hard going.
Joseph Buchanan
wrote on
May 1, 2006
Climbed with my wife in April recommend climbing this via the north east ridge of Sgorr Bhan as there is excellent scrambling to be had if you stick to the crest of the ridge. Descended into Gleann a Chaolais from the west of Sgorr Dhonuil at about map ref 02972 55660 taking carefull consideration of the initial steep scree slopes. A great day out.
Roy Smart
wrote on
December 3, 2002
If walking Sgorr Dhonuill then Sgurr Dearg you can continue to the 947m top along a well worn path. On the descent north-east from this top the path becomes unmarked avoiding crags and there is a lot of loose and worn, very steep scree and boulders. Ascent would also be difficult.
John Walker
wrote on
October 2, 2002
Thoroughly enjoyed this hill. Recommend Coire Dearg ascent, then over the two peaks, and descend by the North ridge of Sgorr Dhearg, as you can soak up the views as you lose height. When the path fades at Meall a' Chaolais, trend NW to pick up the forest road. DO NOT head NE for the Manse, as the forest is tough going.
 
 

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