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Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh Title Image
Meaning Rocky peak of torment
Altitude 973 metres (3192 feet)      (Munro)
Grid Ref. 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

Image by David S Brown
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Mountain Description
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.
Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh include
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Narrow Ridges, with exposure.
 Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock.
 Magnetic rock, compass bearings inacurate.
 
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.
Available Routes
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1050 m 9.18 km 4 hrs Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh and Sgurr a' Mhadaidh  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). 5 / 5
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three of us on Sgurr a Ghreadaidh...very wet..may 2009

© Dougie Mccoll

Image by Dougie Mccoll

Me approaching the summit cairn on Sgurr a'Ghreadaidh (North Top), not quite beating the camera's 30-second delay!

© David S Brown

Image by David S Brown
Weather & Maps, etc ...
Links to the nearest available forecast to Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh.
The Cullins
by Accuweather
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
West Highlands
by Met Office
Sgurr na Banachdich
by Metcheck
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Local Accommodation Options
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8.3 km Bla Bheinn - Crossal, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SP   Tel: 01478 640269
8.9 km Ingleby - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SU   Tel: 01890 820280
9.8 km Self Catering at Marsco Bed and Breakfast - Marsco, Carbostmore, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8ST   Tel: 01478 640733
10.8 km Phoenix House - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SR   Tel: 01478 640775
40.9 km Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ   Tel: 01875 830566
49.1 km Castle Cottage B and B - Lochcarron, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01520 722564
49.2 km Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01463 798526
49.4 km Woodlands (self-catering) - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
53.0 km Skiary - Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands, PH35 4HD   Tel: 0774 816 2947
61.0 km Coulags Croft - Coulags, Strathcarron, IV54 8YU   Tel: 07753 633825
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