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Sgurr Thuilm

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
963 m (3159 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.
NM93928796
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
193 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
Rocky peak of the hillock
 

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.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  40   Mallaig & Glenfinnan, Loch Shiel
Only £6.29  (£11.69 Laminated) from  

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Sgurr Thuilm and Sgurr nan Coireachan are two Munros on a long twisting ridge at the head of Glen Finnan. Sgurr Thuilm has a long ridge, Druim Coire a Bheithe, which runs S then SW to a bridge over the Allt Coire a Bheithe, which makes it the natural approach to the summit.

Sgurr Thuilm has Ridges N and NE less seldom used for ascent, although the NE ridge could provide an approach from Strathan in Glen Dessary. The final ridge runs W and this is the route to Sgurr nan Coireachan at the W end of the ridge.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Thuilm include
 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 Sgurr Thuilm

Sgurr Thuilm (2nd peak from right hiding behind the ridge) from the approach up Glen Finnan, in February.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

Ridge leading to Sgurr Thuilm from summit of Sgurr nan Coireachan 11 Feb.2009

© Mark McKain
Image by Mark McKain

The approach from Druim Coire a' Bheithe

© Jim Nicol
Image by Jim Nicol

Streap (left) and Sgùrr Thùilm from Strathan to the north-east- 25th of July 2006

© Adrie Mallegrom
Image by Adrie Mallegrom
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Knoydart
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Sgurr Thuilm Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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Results by distance from Sgurr Thuilm
19.2 km
Skiary
Skiary, Loch Hourn, By Invergarry, Highlands and Islands
20.9 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
21.5 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
21.7 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
22.0 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
26.1 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
27.9 km
Cluanie Inn
Glenmoriston
28.9 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
29.3 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
32.9 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgurr Thuilm.

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  Routes that include Sgurr Thuilm
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1778 m 21.62 km 7.5 hrs Sgurr Thuilm and Sgurr nan Coireachan [Glen Finnan]  Relatively long route with rocky ridges and tops. Good approach on tracks/paths and deepest streams are bridged. Cycling possible to Curryhully Bothie.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr Thuilm

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr Thuilm

Sgurr Thuilm .just before the clouds lifted..june 2009

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

On top of Sgurr Thuilm with Loch Arkaig in the background

© Steve Marlow
Image by Steve Marlow

Me at the top of Sgurr Thuilm with Sgurr nan Coireachan in the background, on 15th April 2009.

© Bobby Mcginty
Image by Bobby Mcginty

Me at the summit of Sgurr Thuilm on 3/4/09.2nd Munro of the day in Glen Finnan.A tough walk if you have not done much in 3 months.

© Ian Mather
Image by Ian Mather
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 Comments
 
Michael Benwell
wrote on
April 15, 2007
No problems with a direct ascent from Glenpean bothy, but steep and a bit of a slog - no path (at least I didn't find one)
 
 

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