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Meaning |
Rocky peak of the large rounded hill |
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Altitude
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1099 metres
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Grid Ref.
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NN16486673
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Sgurr a' Mhaim
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Looking up at Sgurr a'Mhaim from car park.
© Brian Bothwell
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Image by Brian Bothwell
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Mountain Description
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Sgurr a' Mhaim is one of the more northerly Mamores and part of the Ring of Steall. It is connected to the other Mamores by its narrow S ridge, the Devils Ridge. The northern slopes of Sgurr a' Mhaim are more complex with four ridges NE, NNE, N and NW, all overlooking Glen Nevis. These ridges are steep and craggy and should be avoided. The slopes of Sgurr a' Mhaim are generally steep and boulder strewn. Normal access is from the path in Coire a Mhusgain onto the W slopes of the NW ridge or via the Devils Ridge from Sgurr an Iubhair.
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Available Routes
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happy after doing mullach nan coirean ,stob ban and the devils ridge 27/04/08 ......gr8
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Brian at top looking to the west with 'the Ben' to his back.
© Brian Bothwell
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Image by Brian Bothwell
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Stuart and I this time (Team Buff)
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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Stuart and Colin atop the huge summit cairn (26/07/07)
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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Scrambling on the Devils Ridge
© Sam Marshall
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Image by Sam Marshall
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Sgurr a' Mhaim. |
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View Location
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Lee Paterson
wrote on July 23, 2007:
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We did the route clockwise starting from An Gearanach,which was easier than trying to find a path from the wire bridge to the ridge on Sgurr a' Mhaim. It also gave us the scramble up to the summit of Am Bodach, rather than trying to scramble down. The Devils Ridge was great, in wet or windy weather it would have been a bit risky! Took the NNE ridge off Sgurr a' Mhaim down to the car park at Polldubh. The scree and twisting path are hard on the knees, especially when you are tired, I twisted mine, which made for a slow descent. Still my best walk yet tho! 2 cars are better for this route.
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Craig Coid
wrote on July 11, 2004:
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For what opinions are worth, the Ring of Steall is best walked anti-clockwise; go up the Nevis Gorge, cross the wire bridge and strike up the hill on your RHS to a gap in the trees. Go further left from here and pick up the ridge to the top of 'Mhaim. From here the ridge walk is a fantastic walk. The Devil's Ridge is more impressive this way but best of all is the easy arete scramble towards the summit ridge of An Gearanach; doing the walk clockwise will miss this out. You don't want to miss it! Great fun, great views and a real day out. Give yourself 7-9 hours dependent on weather and fitness.
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Ivor Bennett
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This defines the meaning of steep! sunny day and wonderful views all over Glen Nevis especially the Ben and Stob Ban against a bright blue sky. Bouldery scree a bit of a nuisance at the top. Views outstanding, including the Devil's Ridge - a route for those who think they're mountaineers rather than walkers I feel. Looking back from the car park the shoulder is impossibly steep - a real achievement.
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 52 within 100Km of the summit of Sgurr a' Mhaim. Would you like to view all 52? |
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| 9.3 km |
Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD Tel: 01397 702790
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Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD Tel: 01397 705988
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| 14.5 km |
Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE Tel: 01855 821261
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| 16.0 km |
Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN Tel: 01422 882061
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