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Sgurr Breac

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
999 m (3277 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.
NH15837111
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
138 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
Speckled rocky peak
 

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 Breac is one of the group known as the Fannaichs, which lie to the N of Loch Fannich. Sgurr Breac and A' Chailleach are the most westerly of the group and tend to be climbed together.

Sgurr Breac has crags N of the summit and to the NE there is a high corrie with rocky flanks but otherwise the slopes are moderate with some steep areas.

Usual ascent routes are by the path from Loch a' Bhraoin to the bealach E of the summit or by the long ridge, Druim Reidh, of Tomain Coinich which lies to the WNW of the summit.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Breac include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near 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 Sgurr Breac

Sgurr Breac and A' Chailleach from Carn na Criche

© Adrie Mallegrom
Image by Adrie Mallegrom

The northern crags of Sgurr Breac 17-04-2003.

© Terry Thomson
Image by Terry Thomson

The view towards A'Chailleach from Sgurr Braec. The walk up Druim Reidh was difficult in winter conditions but made for an excellent high level walk.

© John Cairns
Image by John Cairns

Sgurr Breac from the descent on Tomain Coinich 17-04-2003.

© Terry Thomson
Image by Terry Thomson
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  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Torridon
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Sgurr Breac Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Sgurr Breac
10.6 km
Forest Way B&B and Bunkhouse
4 Lael, Lochbroom, Nr Ullapool
13.2 km
Walkers Lodge, Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
Achnasheen, Achnasheen
22.6 km
Badrallach B&B, Bothy, cottage & campsite.
Croft 9, Badrallach, Dundonnell, Rossshire
24.0 km
Easter Badbea B&B
Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell
25.5 km
Garve Cottages
RoseMount Cottage Garve Ross-shire
25.7 km
Birch Cottage
7 Station Road, Garve
27.9 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
27.9 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgurr Breac.

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  Routes that include Sgurr Breac
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1198 m 17.64 km 5.5 hrs Sgurr Breac and A' Chailleach [Fannaich region]  Moderate route with good access path.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr Breac

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr Breac

summit of Sgurr Breac..8th aug 2009..2nd of 5 today

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Jack on the summit of Sgurr Breac ~ 20/07/08. We were planning to walk onto A' Chailleach, but the ‘scorching’ July weather & 50mph wind put pay to that.

© Brian Williams
Image by Brian Williams

Andt approaching the summit of Sgurr Breac February 07

© John Cairns
Image by John Cairns

Me at summit of Sgurr Breac on a misty 21st August 2006

© Kevin Naylor
Image by Kevin Naylor
 
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 Comments
 
Chris Bowles
wrote on
March 27, 2008
The ascent of this hill along with its neighbour A' Chailleach is very straightforward and shows you the character of the other Fannaichs from these western points. The hardest part of the ascent is the climb up Leitir Fhearna, however once the Druim Reidh is reached it becomes more gradual up to the top Toman Coinnich.
 
 

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