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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.
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994 m (3261 ft)
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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).
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NN11125180
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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149 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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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.
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Rocky peak of Treasure |
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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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Sgor na h-Ulaidh lies far enough from roads to be seldom seen, but it is a steep craggy mountain well worth a visit. Sgor na h-Ulaidh lies at the head of Glen Creran but is not easy to access from here. The normal access routes are from Gleann-leac-na-muidhe, to the N, following the path by the Allt na Muidhe to ascend SE onto the N ridge of Stob an Fhuarain, you can also ascend directly to the col between Sgor na h-Ulaidh and Stob an Fhuarain (968m) but this is more difficult. Finally, you can ascend from Glen Etive, by first ascending Meall a' Bhuird (748m) then following the SE ridge to the summit. The route from Gleann-leac-na-muidhe gives better views of the mountain but is steeper and more challenging.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgor na h-Ulaidh include
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| Steep slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Sgor na h-Ulaidh from the summit of the Corbett Meall Lighiche.
December 2008.
© David McSporran
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Image by David McSporran
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Beinn Fhionnlaidh from Sgor na h-Ulaidh.
© Donny McKie
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Image by Donny McKie
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View from summit cairn of Stob an Fhuarain looking north west to Sgor na h-Ulaidh. The line of the old fence is followed down to the col then up the steep path to the top of Sgor na h-Ulaidh. Not much snow for March 2003
© Ian Swann
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Image by Ian Swann
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The west face of Sgor na h-Ulaidh viewed from Meall Lighiche, January 07.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Ascent
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1760 m
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16.86 km
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6.5 hrs
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Sgor na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Fhionnlaidh [Glen Etive]
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Moderate climb on grass leading to rocky slopes, This route avoids the worst of the crags, but there is some scrambling on Beinn Fhionnlaidh.
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Toto and Wilson with one of Wilson's owners near the summit on 26/9/10
© Margaret Spalding
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Image by Margaret Spalding
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A great day at the summit of Sgor na h-Ulaidh 29/3/10
© Ian Mather
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Image by Ian Mather
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Rab on summit of Sgor na h-Ulaidh
© Gordon Kerr
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Image by Gordon Kerr
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Me with allan on summit enjoying the views,(23.3.09).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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There are no shared tracklogs for Sgor na h-Ulaidh
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James Corrigan
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June 19, 2011
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Headed to Aonach Dubh a Ghlinne for a clockwise traverse of Sgor na h-Ulaidh.It soon becomes clear that this is seriously hard going to get up on to the ridge.When you do it is easy going to walk out to the Bealach at Stob an Fhuaran.Clear path takes you up to a Cairn with Sgor na h-Ulaidh.Drop 228m and steeply up bouldery ground to the summit.The cloud came down so decided to head back the ascent route.Dropped back to Aonach Dubh a Ghlinne and took the stepp descent directly towards Meall Lighiche to connect with the path along the burn and back to the A82.The views from Sgor na h-Ulaidh and
Aonach Dubh a Ghlinne are just about the best i have seen in Glencoe and i have done most of the Munro`s here.Well worth a visit.
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John Mcallister
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January 9, 2011
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Did South ridge from Invercharren under deep snow. Quite a good little ridge with good views East toward Starav.
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Roger Vander Steen
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May 11, 2008
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The Glen Etive approach is pretty straightforward. After leaving the forest there is a faint path for the first half mile on rough grass. Eventually fence posts lead up to the bealach at 117
513 and they continue to the summit. Soon after the start of this final section there is a band of rock which is easily avoided; there are no further difficulties.
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Neil Cuthbert
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February 21, 2008
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When I climbed this mountain with Gareth Lynn in poor visibility a GPS was very useful indeed.
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Kathleen Haddow
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February 12, 2006
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Beware the descent north off this hill if heading back to Glencoe: be sure to continue to Corr na Beinne before descending steeply northwest to avoid the crags. We didn't and got ourselves perched on them looking wistfully down at the bealach below. In the end we had to climb back up. Ouch!
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgor na h-Ulaidh
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