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Meaning |
Rocky peak of torment |
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Altitude
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973 metres (3192 feet)
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Grid Ref.
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NG44522325
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Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh
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The South top of Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh, with the SW ridge looking sensationally narrow running down right. Hadn't time to complete the traverse to Banachdich, so will return another day!
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Mountain Description
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Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh and Sgurr a' Mhadaidh are two peaks on the Black Cuillin Ridge that are normally climbed together. The Cuillin are composed of 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 starts in Coire a' Ghreadaidh on grass leading to scree slopes which should be ascended to reach the col, An Dorus (the door), between the two peaks. From An Dorus ascend SSE to crest of ridge and continue along narrow exposed ledge, by-passing large rock pinnacle on the W and continue to summit.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh 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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Rating
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1050 m
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9.18 km
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4 hrs
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Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh and Sgurr a' Mhadaidh
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This is one of the easier routes on the Cuillin Ridge, with its "sticky" Gabro rock. However, the Cuillin as a whole should not be attempted unless you have scrambling skills and are comfortable with exposure (see image gallery for further details).
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three of us on Sgurr a Ghreadaidh...very wet..may 2009
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Me approaching the summit cairn on Sgurr a'Ghreadaidh (North Top), not quite beating the camera's 30-second delay!
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh. |
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View Location
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 41 within 100Km of the summit of Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh. Would you like to view all 41? |
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| 8.3 km |
Bla Bheinn - Crossal, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SP Tel: 01478 640269
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| 8.9 km |
Ingleby - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SU Tel: 01890 820280
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| 10.8 km |
Phoenix House - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SR Tel: 01478 640775
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| 40.9 km |
Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ Tel: 01875 830566
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| 49.2 km |
Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB Tel: 01463 798526
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| 53.0 km |
Skiary - Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands, PH35 4HD Tel: 0774 816 2947
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| 61.0 km |
Coulags Croft - Coulags, Strathcarron, IV54 8YU Tel: 07753 633825
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