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Hat shaped hill |
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Altitude
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937 metres (3074 feet)
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Beinn Sgulaird
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This view of Bein Sgulaird was taken on my first attempt 30th Nov 08. But we ran out of daylight so more recently I managed to summit on 17th March 09, On a much better day.
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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Mountain Description
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Beinn Sgulaird lies at the head of Loch Creran, so the ascent is from sea level. It is a mountain of four distinct tops in a line SW to NE, and one long ridge W from the S top (863m) which is a common ascent route. To the S of the mountain is Coire Buidhe through which a track/path (not shown on OS map) leads to the bealach at its head. An ascent from the bealach may be difficult as there are many rocky outcrops on these slopes, however the path should be used to ascend to the col E of the minor top (488m) rather than losing height climbing over this top. A direct ascent of the W slopes from Taraphocain to the col S of the summit, through rocky outcrops, is the shortest route. Finally to the N is Glen Ure where a private track/path facilitates an ascent via Stob Gaibhre (864m)
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Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Sgulaird include
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| Steep 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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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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1200 m
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11.56 km
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4.5 hrs
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Beinn Sgulaird
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Moderate climb on grassy slopes leading to rocky top. Beinn Sguliard is known to the local shepherds as "the bastard".
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Myself and Fern at the summit of Beinn Sgulaird, With Beinn Fhionnlaidh and Bidean nam Bian behind also most of the southern Glen Coe hills 17 March 09.
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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Roy and John on the top in wonderful weather! Snow deep and soft. 20 Minutes later and Roy will break his wrist and we will get to the car in the dark! Our first and last Munro of the week.
© John Forster
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Image by John Forster
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25/2/09 A moments respite to demist the glasses after a slog up from Druimavuic in Hailstones,Snow,Sleet and High Winds.
© donald brown
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Image by donald brown
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Beinn Sgulaird. |
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View Location
(Detailed Ordnance Survey maps are available to registered users)
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David Harbottle
wrote on May 28, 2008:
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Ascended the Corbett Creach Bheinn first (trackless) then across to Sgulaird. Descending the west ridge from Meall Gargh was lovely (saw some snipe). It wasn't quite the easy warm-up day I'd anticipated at 6 hrs, but enjoyable nonetheless. Great views out to the islands.
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Alex Bryce
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Combined with Beinn Fhionnlaidh. The traverse across the wild hinterland between the two was actually more straightforward than I'd anticipated, and easy to navigate with the lochs guideposts. Took the left-hand prow of the north-east ridge and their was a little bit of scrambling near the top, an exciting route though. Definitely to be saved for a clear day for the descent and seaward views.
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Adam Rixon
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My GPS logged 1,212m of ascent to climb a 937m high mountain, so be prepared for plenty up and down! To be fair, the ascent from Druimavuic over the 488m and 863m tops on a faint path wasn't as steep or tiring as I'd expected. The spectacular sea and mountain views also made it well worthwhile - definitely save this one for a good day. If you descend WNW direct from the summit, there's no clear path back so you'll need to choose your own line of traverse. As I'd been up since 3.30am watching the Australian F1, the sleepy drive home at the end was actually the most dangerous part of the day!
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Local Accommodation Options
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| 21.6 km |
Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA Tel: 01838 200234
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Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ Tel: 01838 400220
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Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD Tel: 01397 702790
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