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Place of sharp rocks |
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Altitude
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1006 metres (3300 feet)
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NN93348366
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An Sgarsoch
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An Sgarsoch looms above Fealar Lodge on a September evening, viewed from Carn an Righ.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Mountain Description
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An Sgarsoch has a "U" shape summit around An Glas Choire with three tops, 1006m (the summit) 967m and 954m. The arms of the "U" lie to the south and each terminates in a minor top, 854m and 822m. From the bend of the "U" rise four short ridges facing , W, NNW, NNE, and E. All slopes of this remote mountain are accessible to the hill-walker but the broader NNW ridge is the normal route of ascent from the track in Glen Geldie.
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Hazards you may encounter on An Sgarsoch include
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| Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care. |
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| Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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Time
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1515 m
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49.95 km
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12.5 hrs
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An Sgarsoch and Carn an Fhidhleir
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This is a strenuous cycle/walk route which can be completed in about 10h providing you cycle the first section as described.
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1122 m
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41.56 km
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10.5 hrs
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An Sgarsoch and Carn an Fhidhleir
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Easy route on easy to moderate slopes with short vegetation. N.B.Cycles can be used for much of the approach route.
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Image by Margaret Spalding
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to An Sgarsoch. |
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View Location
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Graham Ellis
wrote on May 11, 2008:
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Biked from Linn of Dee to the Geldie Lodge river crossing. Didn't fancy riding the bike across (slippery / deep) so left it and just about managed to rock hop across even though there didn't appear to be much water. Discovered there is a better crossing about 100m further upstream. Walked the path (not a track anymore) to the end, but no sign of any path up Carn an Fhidhleir. Crossed over to An Sgarsoch, then stayed on the top until NN942838 to take the shoulder to the east of Coire an Tobair, eventually following the river (path on W side) directly back to Geldie Lodge. 9.25hrs round trip.
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Alex Bryce
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Cycled in up Glen Tilt, which is a great way to approach the hills as the gln is scenic and theres only one short section where i needed to dismount in 12 miles. Followed the track over the hill where is splits from the main glen 3 miles or so north of Forest Lodge. A couple of river crossings are then needed on the way there and back from the two Munros, but these shouldnt be a problem in anything but the rainiest conditions.
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Brian McBain
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Cycle out took much longer than anticipated and is hard going after Geldie Lodge. Got round the hills in 4 hours as we were concerned about cycling back in the dark. Cycle back is much quicker though as it is predominantly downhill. Nine and a half hour day and dusk when we got back to Linn of Dee.
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 46 within 100Km of the summit of An Sgarsoch. Would you like to view all 46? |
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| 23.1 km |
Dalmore House - Fife Brae, Braemar, AB35 5NS Tel: 013397 41225
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Croft Holidays - Croft Dhu, Newtonmore, PH20 1BA Tel: 01540 673504
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Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP Tel: 01540 673798
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