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Windy peak |
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Altitude
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1118 metres
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Grid Ref.
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Mountain Description
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Sgor Gaoith is the highest point on the cliffs overlooking Loch Einich, therefore the whole E flank of this mountain is steep and rocky. From the broad summit plateau N linking to Sgoran Dubh Mor (1111m) a ridge runs NW leading to tracks through the forests to Feshiebridge. Beyond Sgoran Dubh Mor a long narrow ridge continues N and a shorter ridge NW, both with moderate slopes. To the W of the summit the slopes moderate to steep, and this is the shortest ascent route. To the S the broad ridge descends gently to 1000m then broadens to join the Moine Mhor where paths and tracks lead to Glen Feshie
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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Rating
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964 m
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13.89 km
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4.5 hrs
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Sgor Gaoith
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A relatively short route on moderately steep grass slopes. To the east of the summit steep cliffs overlook Loch Einich, navigate with care.
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Image by Margaret Spalding
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John and Cassie on the summit of Sgor Gaoith on 19.3.2005
© Vicki Deritis
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Image by Vicki Deritis
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A very windy afternoon on the summit Sgor Gaoith 22/09/07
© Alistair Craig
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Image by Alistair Craig
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At the top of Sgor Gaoith on 26/5/07.A good walk along the ridge in variable weather conditions.
© Ian Mather
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Image by Ian Mather
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Looking East to Loch Einich, quite a drop.
© John Mcallister
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Image by John Mcallister
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Me on Sgor Gaoith
© David Rennie
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Image by David Rennie
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Sgor Gaoith. |
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View Location
(Detailed Ordnance Survey maps are available to registered users)
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Alex Bryce
wrote on July 17, 2007:
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The track up via the Allt Ruadh has recently been renovated to a very high standard and is as good as an escalator up to the 600m contour line where it dies out and a path through the heather continues onwards onto the higher slopes.
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Alex Bryce
wrote on July 17, 2007:
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Fantastic views to the distant hills of the north-west and down to Ben Nevis - worth saving for a crisp winters day
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David Harbottle
wrote on November 10, 2005:
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I agree with Neil, the traverse from Sgor Gaoith, over the many tops to Geal-Charn is well worth the extra effort. The descent (west) from Geal-Charn is pathless, initially very bouldery, then deep heather, until you reach the forest area.
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 35 within 100Km of the summit of Sgor Gaoith. Would you like to view all 35? |
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| 18.0 km |
Croft Holidays - Croft Dhu, Newtonmore, PH20 1BA Tel: 01540 673504
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| 18.3 km |
Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP Tel: 01540 673798
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Dalmore House - Fife Brae, Braemar, AB35 5NS Tel: 013397 41225
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Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP Tel: 01809 501 412
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| 61.0 km |
Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG Tel: 01809 501226
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