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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.
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924 m (3031 ft)
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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).
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NG45711953
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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265 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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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.
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Rocky peak of the notches |
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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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Sgurr nan Eag is the most southerly Munro on the Black Cuillin Ridge and it is normally climbed with its its nearest neighbour Sgurr Dubh Mor. The normal ascent route follows a cairn marked path into Coire a' Ghrunda to reach Loch coir' a' Ghrunda, a route with some exposure on sloping slabs. From the N of the loch ascend NNE to Bealach Garbh-choire on the main ridge NW of Sgurr Dubh. Bear SE past Sgurr Dubh, then S over the rocky tower, Caisteal a' Garbh-choire, to the summit ridge of Sgurr nan Eag. Caisteal a' Garbh-choire, can be by-passed below the ridge summit. NB scrambling and exposure unavoidable.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr nan Eag include
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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| Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock. |
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| Magnetic rock, compass bearings inacurate. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Southern part of Ridge, Sgurr nan Eag, Loch Coir' a' Ghrunnda & Soay while climbing Sgurr Alasdair.
© Nikolas Andersen
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Image by Nikolas Andersen
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Garbh-Bheinn not far from the summit of Sgurr nan Eag. 05/07
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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Looking down the north ridge of Sgurr nan Eag towards Caisteal a' Garbh-choire (casting the shadow) and Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn; with Sgurr Alasdair beyond on left.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Looking south east along the ridge to Sgurr a' Choire Bhig and Gars-bheinn, from a few metres south of the summit of Sgurr nan Eag.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Ascent
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1150 m
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14.42 km
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5 hrs
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Sgurr Dubh Mor and Sgurr nan Eag
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The Cuillin should not be attempted unless you are comfortable with scrambling exposure. You are recommended to purchase and study a higher scale map of the Black Cuillin of Skye before attempting an ascent.
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me and ponty at the summit
© John Frew
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Image by John Frew
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Nick Butterworth with Sgurr nan Eag in the background
© Steve Marlow
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Image by Steve Marlow
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Me and Dave on Sgurr nan Eag..1st of 4 munros in a day on a fantastic part of the ridge 7th may 2009
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Me on top (14.04.09)
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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David S Brown
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May 19, 2006
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Roger Vander Steen's description of the ascent is spot-on. The most time-consuming part is route-finding from lower Coir a' Ghrunnda to the upper coire. What a splendid place this upper coire is, with it's lovely loch surrounded by mountains forming what the French would call a 'cirque'. If you do no more than reach this for a picnic you'll have had a great day out. Once onto Sgurr nan Eag, be aware that the highest top is the farthest away (most Southerly), and the only one with a large well-built cairn, so you shouldn't mistake it in fog.
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Roger Vander Steen
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February 27, 2006
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From the Glen Brittle camp site a good rebuilt path leads over towards Coir’ a’ Ghrunnda. After a grassy climb the rocky floor of the coire is entered at a slender cairn (see my photo). The route keeps to the left, above the main stream, close to a cliff towering above on the left. After passing through an area of large boulders, keep another cliff on the left. Eventually a convex slope of smooth rock bars the way but it can be climbed using a clear narrow crack for footholds. The loch will be reached soon after this. If going directly to Sgurr nan Eag, the scree slope to the south of the loch can be climbed (see my photo). This
keeps well to the right of Caisteal a’ Garbh-choire and also below the rocky crest of the ridge itself. It joins a stony terrace which climbs southwards before emerging onto a broad
ridge. This can be followed to the summit.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgurr nan Eag
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