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Carn Sgulain

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
920 m (3018 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.
NH68380586
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
271 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
Cairn like peak of the basket
 

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
The summit of Carn Sgulain is a gentle rise on high Monadhliath plateau N of A' Chailleach.

All slopes from the summit are easy, but there are steeper slopes to the SE leading to crags 800m from the summit.

To the SW Carn Sgulain is separated from the adjacent A' Chailleach by the deep narrow glen of the Allt Cuil na Caillich.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Sgulain include
 Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks.
 High Plateau, summit may be difficult to locate.
 Crags within 1km of 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 Carn Sgulain

Another picture of Carn Sgulain taken soon after my other picture. On this hill we saw some wildlife. Water voles, frogs and so on. More than I have seen on the busier Munros.

© Gareth Pratt
Image by Gareth Pratt

A photo of Carn Sgulain from A'Chailleach. Whilst this is by no means the most interesting of the Munros it is a great hill from lovers of "Big Sky" walking. Views are spectacular from this Munro.

© Gareth Pratt
Image by Gareth Pratt

Newtonmore with two of the Monadh Liath hills , A' Chailleach and Carn Sgulain behind.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

Looking SE (I think) from the summit cairn of Carn Sgulain. Solo traverse of Monadliath 3, Feb 2007.

© David Harbottle
Image by David Harbottle
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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
Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Monadhliath Mountains
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Carn Dearg
by Metcheck
Carn Sgulain 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 from Carn Sgulain
7.2 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
7.3 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
7.6 km
Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop
Golf Course Road
7.7 km
Eagle View Guest House
Perth Road Newtonmore
13.1 km
Laggan Hotel
Laggan, Newtonmore
13.2 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
13.4 km
The Rumblie Guest House
The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore
22.4 km
Ravenscraig Guest House
Grampian Road, Aviemore
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn Sgulain.

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  Routes that include Carn Sgulain
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 803 m 14.04 km 4.5 hrs A' Chailleach [Monadh Liath] and Carn Sgulain  Easy route on gentle slopes with no problems other than streams to cross.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn Sgulain

  Baggers Gallery for Carn Sgulain

Top of Carn Squlain 23.11.09

© Dave Smith
Image by Dave Smith

Visited both cairns as they looked almost the same height...lol 22 april 2009 on Carn Squlain

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

A horrible day of howling wind and driving snow for my 100th Munro.

© Brian Doolan
Image by Brian Doolan

The small summit cairn on Carn Sgulain

© Graham Avis
Image by Graham Avis
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Carn Sgulain and Carn Dearg [Monadhliath]
by Brian Howarth

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