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Sgor Gaibhre

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
955 m (3133 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.
NN44496742
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
208 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 goat
 

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.

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

  Description
Sgor Gaibhre, a compact conical topped mountain is connected to its nearest neighbour, Sgor Choinnich (1km N), by a high pass, Bealach nan Sgor (800m).

Sgor Gaibhre has two broad ridges; a W ridge which leads down to a broad boggy bealach, the Mam Ban, and is the access route from Carn Dearg, and a S ridge leading to Beinn Pharlagain. E slopes are steep and craggy whereas W slopes have gentle inclines.

Normal access routes are from Carn Dearg via the Mam Ban or from Meall Nanthrach onto Sgor Choinnich then via the Bealach nan Sgor.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgor Gaibhre include
 Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks.
 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 Sgor Gaibhre

The summit cairn of Sgor Choinnich (Munro top) looking towards Sgor Gaibhre, 4th August 2010.

© Kevin Naylor
Image by Kevin Naylor

The north ridge of Sgor Gailbhre as seen from the non Munro top of Sgor Choinnich.

© Andy Phanco
Image by Andy Phanco

Looking back to Carn Dearg from Sgor Gaibhre, Feb 2007.

© Lesley Punton
Image by Lesley Punton

View from Sgor Gaibhre after climbing Carn Dearg first and then decend to Loch Ossian.

© George Dyball
Image by George Dyball
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Alder
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Alder
by Metcheck
Sgor Gaibhre 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 Sgor Gaibhre
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
19.8 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
20.9 km
2 Station Cottages
Dalnaspidal, Perthshire
21.6 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
22.2 km
The Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
26.2 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
26.8 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
29.4 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
33.4 km
Great Glen Hostel
South Laggan, Spean Bridge
34.6 km
Crubenbeg Highland Holiday Cottages
Crubenbeg, Falls of Truim, Newtonmore
34.6 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Sgor Gaibhre
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1051 m 27.44 km 7.5 hrs Sgor Gaibhre and Carn Dearg [Rannoch region]  A long walk on easy slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgor Gaibhre

  Baggers Gallery for Sgor Gaibhre

all the lads at the last summit of day,

© John Frew
Image by John Frew

Me at top of Sgor Gaibhre, 4th August 2010.

© Kevin Naylor
Image by Kevin Naylor

Toto and I on 1/8/10 on a not very summery day.

© Margaret Spalding
Image by Margaret Spalding

Me and karl on summit,10th of April 2010.

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson
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