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Sgurr Mhurlagain

Corbett
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
880 m (2887 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.
NN01209447
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
49 of 221 Corbetts
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
Peak of the inlet
 

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
Sgurr Mhurlagain is a large unusual mountain with 3 parallel NE ridges rather like a trident. These ridges are Druim Coire an Stangain Mhoir to the NW, a central lower ridge to Sron Grabh , and Druim Coire an Stangain Bhig to the SE.

The summit of Sgurr Mhurlagain lies at the confluence of these three ridges and a fourth ridge runs SW towards Strathan. This fourth ridge offers an easy ascent route via the path ascending by the Dearg Allt from Strathan.

This is a rough craggy hill in places but the SW ridge avoids any difficulties.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Mhurlagain include
 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.
Picture Gallery for Sgurr Mhurlagain

Sgurr Mhurlagain from Sgurr Mor; 9th May 2010.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Looking down to Sgurr Mhurlagain and Glen Kingie, photo taken from Sgurr Mor

© Steve Marlow
Image by Steve Marlow

Fraoch Bheinn (left) and Sgurr Mhurlagain taken from the approach to Sgurr Thuilm.

© Jim Nicol
Image by Jim Nicol

Summit of Sgurr Mhurlagain

© Norrie Shand
Image by Norrie Shand
 

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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Knoydart
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Sgurr Mhurlagain 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 Sgurr Mhurlagain
18.7 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
19.3 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
20.1 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
21.9 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
22.5 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
22.6 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
22.8 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
22.9 km
Calluna
Heathercroft, Fort William, PH336RE
24.6 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
24.9 km
Distant Hills Guest House
Roy Bridge Road, Spean Bridge
25.5 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
28.9 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
29.8 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
31.6 km
Àite Cruinnichidh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Near Fort William, Inverness-shire
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgurr Mhurlagain.

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  Routes that include Sgurr Mhurlagain
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1225 m 13.13 km 5 hrs Sgurr Mhurlagain and Fraoch Bheinn  Short approach but long day on tops, ascents steep in places. Not Yet Rated 
 

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Recently Climbed By
Chris Bowles on 21 Feb 2010

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Sgurr Mhurlagain and Fraoch Bheinn
by David McSporran

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Chris Bowles
wrote on
February 22, 2010
Parking is at Strathan. You can get to a height of around 400m on a good right of way track to Tomdoun before taking the gradual slopes up towards the summit. The summit is a great viewpoint. It is worth combining this hill with Fraoch Bheinn to make a good circuit.
 
 

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