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Sgurr Eilde Mor

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.
NN23056579
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
123 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
Large rocky peak of the hind
 

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
Only £6.29  (£11.69 Laminated) from  

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

  Description
Sgurr Eilde Mor is the most easterly of the Mamores.

It has a triangular summit overlooking Loch Eilde Mor with one long ridge NNE. The summit is scree and boulder with crags on the E flank.

Normal access is by the NW slopes at the base of which is the access path.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Eilde Mor include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 
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 Eilde Mor

The dark south face of Sgurr Eilde Mor seen from Stob Coire nan Lochan.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Sgurr Eilde Mor from the north banks of the River Leven.

© Claire Wales
Image by Claire Wales

Looking east from summit of Na Gruagaichean over the ridge leading to Binnein Mor with the summit of Sgurr Eilde Mor behind.

© Robert Crawford
Image by Robert Crawford

The top of Sgurr Eilde Mor taken from Coire an Lochain at 740m, one hot sunny March day in 2003 with no wind. Views were fantistic.

© Frances Kinnon
Image by Frances Kinnon
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Nevis Range
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Aonach Beag
by Metcheck
Sgurr Eilde Mor Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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Results by distance from Sgurr Eilde Mor
14.6 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
14.9 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
15.4 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
15.4 km
Glenaladale House B&B
Achintore Road. Fort William
15.7 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
15.8 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
16.0 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
16.5 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
16.8 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
16.8 km
Àite Cruinnichidh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Near Fort William, Inverness-shire
17.6 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
19.2 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
19.2 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
19.5 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
20.8 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Sgurr Eilde Mor
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1140 m 13.63 km 5 hrs Sgurr Eilde Mor  Moderate route with some minor scrambling on rocky terrain.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr Eilde Mor

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr Eilde Mor

At the summit with Ben Nevis and CMD arete in the background.9/11/09.

© Ian Mather
Image by Ian Mather

The Wee Black Dug peching a bit, on account of the unexpectedly glorious September weather.

© Scott Blair
Image by Scott Blair

Myself and Fern at the start of another busy day with Binnien Beag in the background.

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

Wot no view !

© Bob Walls
Image by Bob Walls
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by Alan Parker

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