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Meaning |
Alasdair's rocky peak |
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Altitude
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992 metres (3254 feet)
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Grid Ref.
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NG45002080
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Sgurr Alasdair
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Sgurr Alasdair seen from the South Cuillin Ridge on Sgurr Dubh an da Bheinn. Sgurr Dearg and the Inn Pin are in the background. Taken 11/5/01
© Paul Richardson
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Image by Paul Richardson
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Mountain Description
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Sgurr Alasdair is the highest peak on the Black Cuillin Ridge. The Cuillin are composed of rough Gabbro rock which gives wonderful grip even when wet, but these mountains have steep faces and narrow ridges which invariably require scrambling or even rock-climbing to reach the summit. The ascent of Sgurr Alasdair starts in Coire Lagan up the gully that ascends to the N face of Sgurr Alasdair. This Gully is called the Great Stone Shoot as it was once filled with scree. Ascent starts on boulders, then scree and finally on zig-zag path to col. From here it is a short scramble to the summit.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Alasdair include
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| Stony/rocky 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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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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| Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock. |
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| Magnetic rock, compass bearings inacurate. |
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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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Description
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Rating
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1025 m
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8.75 km
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3.5 hrs
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Sgurr Alasdair
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Requires scrambling and a head for exposure. You are recommended to study a higher scale map of the Black Cuillin of Skye before attempting an ascent.
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Me & wee Allan reaching the top of Sgurr Alasdair - Friday 26th June 09
© Jim Westwood
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Image by Jim Westwood
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Sgurr Alasdair summit after arriving via the chimney at the non tourist side...well chuffed...3rd of 4 in a day...7th may 2009
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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On a glorious Autumn evening 2008 where the view were unrestricted
© Atlas Keir
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Image by Atlas Keir
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Oliver Bartrum on top of Gars Bheinn having completed north south traverse of the Cuillin on 29th August 2000.
© Oliver Bartrum
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Image by Oliver Bartrum
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Oliver Bartrum and James Henderson on the Cuillin Ridge between Sgurr Alasdair and Sgurr Mhic Choinnich: 13th May 2000
© Oliver Bartrum
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Image by Oliver Bartrum
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Sgurr Alasdair. |
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View Location
(Detailed Ordnance Survey maps are available to registered users)
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Peter Lang
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Superb April 07 outing thoroughly enjoyed ascent of Great Stone Shoot -stick close to RHS on bedrock where possible and when meet swings right switch to the LHS, again stick to bedrock where possible and rock hop to the top. only use path in centre of scree for descent route. cloud cleared as reached summit - ya beauty
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 43 within 100Km of the summit of Sgurr Alasdair. Would you like to view all 43? |
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| 10.8 km |
Bla Bheinn - Crossal, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SP Tel: 01478 640269
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Ingleby - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SU Tel: 01890 820280
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Phoenix House - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SR Tel: 01478 640775
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Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ Tel: 01875 830566
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Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB Tel: 01463 798526
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Skiary - Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands, PH35 4HD Tel: 0774 816 2947
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Coulags Croft - Coulags, Strathcarron, IV54 8YU Tel: 07753 633825
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