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Sgurr an Doire Leathain

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
1010 m (3313 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.
NH01520989
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
122 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
Rocky peak of broad oak thicket
 

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.

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

  Description
Sgurr an Doire Leathain is one of the 7 Munros on the 14km South Glen Sheil Ridge. The ridge has steep slopes to the S and is very craggy with many corries to the N.

The traverse of the ridge follows the scalloped rims of the corries between peaks. The ridge may be climbed in two sections E and W but individual peaks are not easily accessed and do not require individual descriptions.

Sgurr an Doire Leathain is the most E peak of the W section and can be ascended by its SE ridge from Sgurr Coire na Feinne by following the path on the crest of Druim Thollaidh (the NE ridge of Sgurr Coire na Feinne) from Glen Shiel.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr an Doire Leathain include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Narrow Ridges, with exposure.
 
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 Sgurr an Doire Leathain

Sgurr an Doire Leathain, with Sgurr an Lochain to left, seen across Glen Quoich from Gleouraich.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

South Clunie Ridge viewed from The Five Sisters.

© Damian Gilkes
Image by Damian Gilkes

Sgurr an Doire Leathain (left) and Sgurr an Lochain seen across Glen Shiel from the Bealach an Lapain.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Sgurr an Doire Leathain from Maol Chinn-dearg NH032088 1 October 2009

© Brian Howarth
Image by Brian Howarth
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Knoydart
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Sgurr an Doire Leathain Area Map
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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Sgurr an Doire Leathain
11.9 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
29.1 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
30.2 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
31.5 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
31.6 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
31.6 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
32.4 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
33.7 km
Tomich Holidays
Guisachan Farm, Tomich, Cannich, By Beauly
35.0 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
35.1 km
Distant Hills Guest House
Roy Bridge Road, Spean Bridge
40.3 km
Àite Cruinnichidh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Near Fort William, Inverness-shire
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Sgurr an Doire Leathain
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1785 m 18.30 km 7 hrs Sgurr an Doire Leathain, Sgurr an Lochain and Creag nan Damh  This is the west section of the South Glen Shiel Ridge. It is possible to traverse the whole ridge on a long summer day.  
 

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  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr an Doire Leathain

On the summit of Sgurr an Doire Leathain 5 done, (in the background) 2 to go. 4th April 2010

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

3/7, sadly I've lost the disco pose.. but we can't wait to get on to the next summit

© Victoria Sheriff
Image by Victoria Sheriff

Sgurr an Doire Leathain 16th aug 2008.....5th one down

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Margo still looking cheerful on the 5th summit of the day

© Ian Moncur
Image by Ian Moncur
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