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Sgairneach Mhor

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
991 m (3251 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.
NN59897313
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
155 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
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
Big scree
 

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.

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

  Description
The summit of Sgairneach Mhor lies close to the cliffs of Coire Creagach.

To the E of the corrie a narrow NE ridge forms the normal ascent route from the track in Coire Dhomhain. To the W of the corrie the short N ridge leads to steep rocky slopes.

The broad W ridge has steep N slopes but gentle S slopes leading down to the broad bealach at the head of Coire Dhomhain, which connects to Beinn Udlamain.

S slopes are gentle, and a broad S ridge connects to Mam Ban, 919m.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgairneach Mhor 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.

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Picture Gallery for Sgairneach Mhor

Sgairneach Mhor when seen from the ridge connecting A' Mharconaich and Beinn Udlamain.

© Chris Bowles
Image by Chris Bowles

The windswept Summit.

© Peter Chisholm
Image by Peter Chisholm

Coming off the east ridge of Sgairneach Mhor.

© Jim Hunter
Image by Jim Hunter

The East Ridge on Sgairneach Mhor.

© Peter Chisholm
Image by Peter Chisholm
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Alder
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn Bheoil
by Metcheck
Sgairneach Mhor Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Sgairneach Mhor
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
4.7 km
2 Station Cottages
Dalnaspidal, Perthshire
21.2 km
Crubenbeg Highland Holiday Cottages
Crubenbeg, Falls of Truim, Newtonmore
21.2 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
30.9 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
39.8 km
Tangusdale Holiday Cottage
Mandally Road Invergarry Inverness shire
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgairneach Mhor.

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  Routes that include Sgairneach Mhor
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 802 m 15.01 km 4.5 hrs Beinn Udlamain and Sgairneach Mhor  Easy route starting from high altitude. Makes an excellent winter walk  
2 1183 m 23.12 km 7 hrs Beinn Udlamain, Sgairneach Mhor, A' Mharconaich and Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]  Easy walking in a beautiful area. Care needed crossing stream when in spate.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgairneach Mhor

  Baggers Gallery for Sgairneach Mhor

Top of Sgairneach Mhor 21.01.11

© Dave Smith
Image by Dave Smith

Summit of Sgairneach Mhor, 17 February 2011

© Lisa O'keefe
Image by Lisa O'keefe

Jorja one the left & Maura on the right, at the summit of Sgairneach Mor, with unexpectedly good weather, January 2011

© Scott Blair
Image by Scott Blair

Top of trig on Sgairneach Mhor what a day fantastic start to the climbing year

© Richard Reid
Image by Richard Reid
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Sarah Holroyd
wrote on
January 15, 2012
High fences near the railway line were impossible to cross with a dog. Just a wee way down the old road there is a bridge under the railway. Dissapointed that it was also a locked gate, but at least possible to lift the dog over. There seem to be two new bridges. I chose the first, which has no landrover track on the other side. Just heather and patches of frozen ground, ice, leading up to the col.
Allan Taylor
wrote on
March 11, 2011
The bridge Scott refers to is at NN60807478.
Scott Blair
wrote on
January 22, 2011
I'm not claiming to have discovered this, because it was in Trail at the end of 2010, but if you're doing Sgairneach Mor first and struggling to get across the river, keep walking along the landrover track and you'll reach a fork, the left hand option of which leads you down to a nice new bridge and then a continuation of said landrover track a good long way up the shoulder of the hill. Your enjoyment of dry feet might be tempered by your view on landrover tracks in the hills of course. ;0)
Andrew Gray
wrote on
January 2, 2009
If taking on this route in the winter, it may be a good idea to cross the river earlier, as with the snow/rain the river was a lot stronger and we struggled to find a place to cross. Fantastic view from the top of Sgairneach Mhor!
Bob Lane
wrote on
December 8, 2007
If doing route anti clockwise you can go south of Sow of Atholl to Dalnaspidal and use the bridges. Adds a bit more at end. If doing as a single use same logic but follow track to col. Result dry feet.
 
 

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