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Beinn Sgritheall

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
974 m (3195 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.
NG83601266
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
183 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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
Scree hill
 

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
Beinn Sgritheall is an isolated Munro overlooking Arnisdale on the shore of Loch Hourn.

It has a curved summit ridge with three tops, the summit which lies to the NE, a Middle Top (974m) and an East Top (906m). The S slopes are steep and stony with rocky outrops. From the summit ridge two ridges run NE, one curving NW, to enclose a high corrie. A third long ridge runs W to Creag an Taghain.

The W ridge offers the easiest ascent route if you can find a way through the forest of Coille Mhialairigh. From the E top a third NE ridge produces a second high corrie, Coire Min, to the SE of this is Bealach Arnisdale, offering a steep ascent from the village below.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Sgritheall include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags 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 Beinn Sgritheall

Beinn Sgritheall from the North. Looking across Glen More from the Bealach Ratagan road.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Beinn Sgritheall seen from the south ,on a beautiful afternoon in June. We have just turned south around the corner of Creag Bheithe on the stalkers path heading into Coire Dhorrcail on the way to Ladhar Bheinn.

© Ian Swann
Image by Ian Swann

The Eastern approach to Beinn Sgritheall 6th May 09.

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

My brother and Ladhar Bheinn

© Jim Hunter
Image by Jim Hunter
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Knoydart
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Beinn Sgritheall Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Beinn Sgritheall
11.8 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
12.7 km
Skiary
Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands
20.8 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
26.1 km
Cluanie Inn
Glenmoriston
28.3 km
Castle Cottage B and B
Lochcarron
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

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  Routes that include Beinn Sgritheall
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1175 m 7.22 km 3.5 hrs Beinn Sgritheall  Short route on moderately steep grass and steep stoney slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Sgritheall

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Sgritheall

Beinn Sgritheall. Soaking up the stunning veiws. 6th May 09

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

Beinn Sgritheall on the 15th aug 2008..it was pouring ...absolutetly pouring...awful!

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Me at the summit of Beinn Sgritheall.29.04.07

© David Singleton
Image by David Singleton

Feb 2008. Dave and James, descending from the summit towards the east top (906).

© David Harbottle
Image by David Harbottle
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Aidan Waiting
wrote on
August 15, 2008
Maybe it's because I was brought up walking in the lake district and love the way the mountains seem to rise from the water or maybe it was the stunning weather that we had but this was a fantastic Munro to climb. We ascended from Armisdale as we couldn't find a way to go up through the wood (there's a small cairn on left hand side of the road driving towards Armisdale as we found on descent) and ended up having a lovely circular walk following the sign up from the village, over the top of the summit (NWish) and then S through the woods. I wouldn't like to go through wood in the wet though!
David Harbottle
wrote on
February 18, 2008
Ref comment below: "if starting the ascent a mile west from Arnisdale... take a machette" - I totally agree! and make ABSOLUTELY SURE you start at the correct place (we didn't) - the ascent through the forestry in purgatory! But, it's the best way to traverse the mountain (honest).
Craig Dunderdale
wrote on
May 3, 2007
In the lovely village of Arnsidale follow the "way up the hill" path it's worn but a big clue. Definitely better on a sunny day with the views over Knoydart which I didn't see this time but saw the reverse view last year from Ladhar Bheinn.
R K
wrote on
June 7, 2005
Followed the path from Arnisdale up to the bealach and then west, absolutely awful, very boggy for such a steep ascent. Walking poles sunk in about two feet at times! I decided not to return this way and after summiting descended east to the low point of summit ridge and then straight down south to Arnisdale. Very steep at times slippy but better than the way up.
Ian Johnston
wrote on
December 22, 2004
If starting the ascent from a mile west of Arnisdale, take strong gloves and a machete - the lower slopes opposite one of the few parking places are infested with briars!
 
 

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