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Meaning |
Red rocky peak |
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Altitude
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986 metres (3234 feet)
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Grid Ref.
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NG44392159
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Sgurr Dearg (inaccessible pinnacle)
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The InPin from near the summit of Sgurr Dearg. This photo gives a true account of the east ridge climb... easy and well protected. At least 5 climbers can be seen on the ridge.
© David Harbottle
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Image by David Harbottle
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Mountain Description
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Sgurr Dearg is one of the most challenging peaks on the Black Cuillin Ridge. The first 978m of Sgurr Dearg is within the ability of hillwalkers, however, the final 8m, which is the additional height of the narrow blade of rock known as the Inaccessible Pinnacle, is for climbers. The ascent starts on Sron Dearg which is the W ridge of Sgurr Dearg Beag up grass and scree to a rocky ridge with some scrambling to reach Sgurr Dearg. If you have your climbing harness and a rope then go down the S side of the pinnacle to the base to join the queue to ascend the narrow exposed crest of the pinnacle and abseil down the W face.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Dearg (inaccessible pinnacle) include
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| Crags on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Rock Climb required to reach summit. |
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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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1040 m
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7.00 km
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3.5 hrs
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Sgurr Dearg (inaccessible pinnacle)
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Easy climb till you get to the pinnacle then very difficult.
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5 / 5
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Shauna shown us blokes how it should be done.
© Jim Westwood
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Image by Jim Westwood
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Ian Nixon and David West on Sgurr Dearg prior to ascent of In Pin.
© Ian Nixon
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Image by Ian Nixon
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David West on East side of In Pin. 13.05.2009
© Ian Nixon
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Image by Ian Nixon
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Descending the Inn Pinn in the snow....wow....may 9th 2009...amazing feeling ...11th Skye munro this week..
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Abseiling off the Inn Pinn
© Martin Richards
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Image by Martin Richards
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Nearing the summit.
© Michael Coffield
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Image by Michael Coffield
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Sgurr Dearg (inaccessible pinnacle). |
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View Location
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Lorna Ritchie
wrote on May 19, 2009:
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My husband, sister and I achieved the pinnacle on 13/05/09. Glorious weather. Scariest thing i've ever done. Tony our guide was excellent. Would thoroughly recommmend the experience.
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Peter Lang
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In addition to my earlier comment, should have mentioned over winter changes on summit. now 1.5 ft lower as earlier highest point broken off and block used to abseil off now highest point. means need to stand on boulder 3 ft high to reach up to touch new high point. Our guide Mike,s first ascent of the season.
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Peter Lang
wrote on May 1, 2007:
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Superb day 26/4/07 in cuillin, blue skies light breeze. Group of 5 guided up east ridge by Mike Lates of Skye Guides. Fantastic experience, blinkers on and don't look down until at summit block. I was nervous beforehand but surprisingly calm on ascent, knees/shins scraped but who cares about style. Helped by 2nd hand pair of vintage rock boots which had only been worn in my living room beforehand - gave feeling security. Abseil off brilliant fun. Day finshed on Sgurr na Banachdich - Cuillin Munros now completed in 2 seperate visits and views every time - will be back.
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 40 within 100Km of the summit of Sgurr Dearg (inaccessible pinnacle). Would you like to view all 40? |
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| 9.9 km |
Bla Bheinn - Crossal, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SP Tel: 01478 640269
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| 10.4 km |
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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| 41.2 km |
Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ Tel: 01875 830566
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| 49.9 km |
Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB Tel: 01463 798526
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| 52.7 km |
Skiary - Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands, PH35 4HD Tel: 0774 816 2947
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| 61.8 km |
Coulags Croft - Coulags, Strathcarron, IV54 8YU Tel: 07753 633825
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