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Sgorr Ruadh

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
962 m (3156 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.
NG95945048
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
195 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
Red rocky peak
 

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
Sgorr Ruadh is one of three Munros, between Glen Torridon and Glen Carron. Paths from Glen Carron encircle Sgorr Ruadh and Fuar Tholl but the most useful of these is the path between Sgorr Ruadh and Beinn Liath Mhor.

A branch of this path crosses the river (no bridge) ascends to the Bealach Mhoir between Sgorr Ruadh and Fuar Tholl from where moderate grassy S slopes lead to the summit.

When the water is too high to cross, continue on main path to N of mountain and ascend stony NW ridge to summit. The N face of Sgorr Ruadh has steep cliffs and should be avoided.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgorr Ruadh include
 Unbridged River to cross.
 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.

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Picture Gallery for Sgorr Ruadh

Sgorr Ruadh from the entrance to Coire Lair on the 10th of May 2005.

© Adrie Mallegrom
Image by Adrie Mallegrom

Sgorr Ruadh, 25 degrees at end of April 2007

© Jim Stalker
Image by Jim Stalker

Sgorr Ruadh behind Coire Fionnaraich Bothy. July 2006.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran

Sgorr Ruadh from Coire Mainnrichean on Fuar Tholl. August 2010.

© David McSporran
Image by David McSporran
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Torridon
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Sgorr Ruadh 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 'as the crow flies' from Sgorr Ruadh
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
7.5 km
Annat Lodge
No. 8 Annat, Torridon, by Achnasheen, Wester Ross
23.3 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
24.3 km
Dornie Lodges
Princes Street, Dornie
30.0 km
NIA ROO
Carn Gorm, Morvich, Inverinate
35.1 km
Caolas Beag
2 Big Sand, Big Sand, Gairloch, Wester Ross
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgorr Ruadh.

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  Routes that include Sgorr Ruadh
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1406 m 15.79 km 5.5 hrs Sgorr Ruadh and Beinn Liath Mhor  Moderate route with rocky ascents and descents and unbridged stream to cross.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgorr Ruadh

  Baggers Gallery for Sgorr Ruadh

Karl on top,(9/4/11).

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Wet but happy on the summit of Sgorr Ruadh 26/03/2011

© john wells
Image by john wells

Sgorr Ruadh summit and the real bad weather hits us hard..no time so off we go..29th aug 2009

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Nick Butterworth & Alan Kemp looking across to Beinn Liath Mhor

© Steve Marlow
Image by Steve Marlow
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 Shared Members Track Logs
 
Beinn Liath Mhor and Sgorr Ruadh
by Doug Tulloch
Beinn Liath Mhor and Sgorr Ruadh
by Neil Cuthbert
Beinn Liath Mhor and Sgorr Ruadh
by Geoffrey Alexander
Beinn Liath Mhor, Sgorr Ruadh and Fuar Tholl
by Alasdair Cairns

Post a few words about Sgorr Ruadh or read what others have had to say.

 Comments
 
Alex Bryce
wrote on
June 19, 2007
A superb and under-rated mountain - if it was in the southern highlands it would get a lot more recognition. It is a fantastic viewpoint, especially out to the Isles in the west and Torridon to the north. There's climbing and scrambling potential too, as well as great approach paths so its a good beginners mountain too.
 
 

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