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Sgurr Dubh Mor

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

944 m (3097 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.

NG45732056

An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.

Stature

228 of 282 Munros

The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.

Routes

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

Big black rocky peak

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.

OS Landranger Maps Required

32	South Skye & Cuillin Hills

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

Description

Sgurr Dubh Mor is one of the peaks on the Black Cuillin Ridge. The Cuillin are composed of gabbro rock which gives wonderful grip even when wet, but these mountains have steep faces and narrow ridges which invariably require scrambling or even rock-climbing to reach the summit.

The normal ascent route for Sgurr Dubh Mor follows a cairn marked path into Coire a' Ghrunda to reach Loch coir' a' Ghrunda, a route with some exposure on sloping slabs. From the N margin of the loch ascend NNE to Bealach a' Garbh-choire, then continue on the main ridge N to Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn and scramble along the pinnacled ridge to Sgurr Dubh Mor.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Dubh Mor include

Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.

Crags on or near ascent routes.

Crags near summit.

Narrow Ridges, with exposure.

Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock.

Magnetic rock, compass bearings inacurate.

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 Dubh Mor

Heard of Dear standing in the foreground of An Teallach.

Image by Jimmy Mains

View from summit of Sgurr Dubh Mor towards Sgurr Alasdair/Thearlaich (left), Sgurr Mhic Coinnich, and Sgurr Dearg with the Inn Pin prominent. About the only thing you can't really see is Sgurr Dubh Mor itself!

Image by Paul Richardson

Showing the profile of the connecting ridge between Sgurr Dubh Mhor and Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn. It's possible to avoid the pinnacles but you'll still have to find a route up the face of Sgurr Dubh Mhor. 24/05/08

Image by Sam Marshall

Sgurr Dubh Mor (right) and Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn, seen from Sgurr nan Eag. The ridge between them must be traversed in both directions (an Da Bheinn ascended twice) in the normal bagging of Dubh Mor from Glen Brittle.

Image by David S Brown

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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

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Sgurr Dubh Mor
by Metcheck

Sgurr Dubh Mor Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgurr Dubh Mor.

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Routes that include Sgurr Dubh Mor

Ascent

Distance

Time

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Description

Rating

1150 m

14.42 km

5 hrs

Sgurr Dubh Mor and Sgurr nan Eag

The Cuillin should not be attempted unless you are comfortable with scrambling exposure. You are recommended to purchase and study a higher scale map of the Black Cuillin of Skye before attempting an ascent.