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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.
Picture Gallery for Sgairneach Mhor

Sgairneach Mhor seen from the approach path in Coire Dhomhain. The normal ascent is via the col, and the summit is to its right.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

Sgairneach Mhor seen from the approach path in Coire Dhomhain.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

Sgairneach Mhor from the A9.

© Peter Chisholm
Image by Peter Chisholm

Sgairneach Mhor form the Beinn Udlamain.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
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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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Results by distance from Sgairneach Mhor
21.2 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
21.4 km
Laggan Hotel
Laggan, Newtonmore
21.4 km
The Rumblie Guest House
The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore
25.3 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
25.3 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
25.6 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
28.0 km
Eagle View Guest House
Perth Road Newtonmore
28.4 km
Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop
Golf Course Road
28.5 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
29.4 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
29.7 km
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2NQ
40.0 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
40.5 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
For information on camping visit
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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

Sgairneach Mhor, and the sun comes out at last

© donald brown
Image by donald brown

Still windy ! Almost done though Number 4 of 4 12/10/08

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

Summit picture of a tranquil Sgairneach Mhor

© Graham Avis
Image by Graham Avis

great winters day on all 4 munros ...sgairneach mhor being the last of the day..13/04/08

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll
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 Comments
 
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.
Hilary Neilson
wrote on
November 30, 2007
Go prepared in winter, the river when in spate is very difficult to cross, there is no dry line across it that I could find, also talked to other climbers who failed to find a dry crossing. Once you have crossed there is a good path up and no other problems.
Graham Ellis
wrote on
July 23, 2006
When ascending Sgairneach Mhor, there is a well trodden path about 300m west of the waypointed route. There is a good crossing of the river which has been built up. Cross the river at NN61517492. This joins the other path at NN60847358. The path crossing the bealach between Sgairneach Mhor and Beinn Udlamain (again it is well trodden) is about 200m north of the waypointed route at NN58187295.
 
 

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