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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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1049 m (3441 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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NH23574375
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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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82 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 cold hollow |
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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 Fuar-Thuill is one of four Munros on the N side of Glen Strathfarrar but is set apart from the other three. Sgurr Fuar-Thuill is central of three similar sized peaks on a ridge connected at its E end to Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais. To the N of the ridge are steep slopes close to the summits. The E peak, Creag Ghorm a' Bhealaich (1049m), has a narrow steep sided and, in places, rocky S ridge, which becomes less steep below 600m. The W peak, Sgurr na' Fearstaig (1015m), has a winding S ridge with a steep and rocky E face. The normal ascent is via the path by Allt Toll a' Mhuic which leads to the coll between Sgurr na' Fearstaig and Sgurr Fuar-Thuill.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Fuar-Thuill include
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| Crags near summit. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Looking towards Sgurr Fhuar-thuill (centre) with it's two tops - Sgur na Fearstaig (behind) and Creag Ghorm a Bhealaich (front) - 3rd May 2009 taken on descent of Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Sgurr Fuar-Thuill as viewed from the bealach between itself and Creag Ghorm a Bhealach.
© Tommy Buchan
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Image by Tommy Buchan
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Looking West back along the ridge.
© Ronnie McAndrew
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Image by Ronnie McAndrew
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Sgurr Fhuar-thuill is the second peak from the left with a touch of
shadow and Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais is on the right in sunshine. From
lower down the north slopes of An Riabhachan; 14th June 2007.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Karl with me and Oscar on 4th summit, (17/4/11).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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What views on Sgurr Fuar-Thuill summit on 5th july 2009...all 8 complete ..mullardoch and strathfarrar...gr8
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Graham, Joanne, Lynda & Scott on summit Sgurr Fhuar-thuill - last Munro of the day, just the top to go now 3rd May 2009.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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14/8/08 Jean and Alex at the cairn on a perfect summer day (except for the midgies).
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Image by donald brown
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There are no shared tracklogs for Sgurr Fuar-Thuill
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Donald Macaulay
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September 21, 2009
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Agree west to east best, good path most of the way round only at trig point on Sgurr a choir ghlais where head north east do you briefly lose the track. Moving fairly quickly took just over 5 hours to get back to the road 6km from start, so bike or second car useful. Beautiful glen.
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Ronnie McAndrew
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June 1, 2008
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Either take a bike to be left at the exit point or have two cars.The walk along the road is exhausting! Best to do the walk West To East. Although missing out of the views, the path on the walk in is excellent and the walk out is easier on the undefined path. The gate opened promptly at 9.00am, so always walking against the clock to make sure I wasn't left in with the sheep overnight!
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john young
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July 24, 2005
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Did this 23/7/05. We found the gate at Struy unlocked at 8 a.m. and were able to start the ascent at 8.23. A great path up to Sgurr Fuar-Thuill and a really good ridge walk thereafter. We had a bike at the far end to take us back to the car at Bruar Lodge. Some means of cutting out the road is essential to avoid a really long day. We were done in 9 hours and enjoyed down time on most summits. A top day.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgurr Fuar-Thuill
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