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Sgurr na Feartaig

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
862 m (2828 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.
NH05474540
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
76 of 222 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 thrift (sea-pink)
 

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
  25   Glen Carron & Glen Affric
 

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

  Description
Sgurr na Feartaig and Beinn Tharsuinn (Corbett) are two mountains of almost identical height sitting either side of Bealach Bhearnais and therefore can be climbed together.

The OS map shows Sgurr na Feartaig to be a narrow rocky ridge forming the northern slopes of Bealach Bhearnais, but to the N of the summit lies a broad plateau on which lies Loch Sgurr na Feartaig indicating that the name applies to the whole mountain mass.

The ascent of this mountain is easy and will logically be on the paths from W and NE that lead to the summit. The ascent from Bealach Bhearnais is steeper but not difficult.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr na Feartaig include
 High Plateau, summit may be difficult to locate.
 Crags within 1km of 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 na Feartaig

Sgurr na Feartaig from above the River Lair on the path to Fuar Tholl; 29 July 2011.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Camping on the summit of Sgurr na Feartaig, the Coulin hills in the background.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

On the WSW ridge of Sgurr na Feartaig 17th May 2017

© Oliver Bartrum
Image by Oliver Bartrum

Sgurr na Feartaig viewed from the railway line in Glen Carron.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
 

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North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Liathach
by Metcheck
Sgurr na Feartaig Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgurr na Feartaig.

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  Routes that include Sgurr na Feartaig
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1315 m 18.38 km 6 hrs Beinn Tharsuinn [Monar] and Sgurr na Feartaig  This is a longer route over broad mountain tops to relatively remote mountains.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr na Feartaig

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr na Feartaig

me and Alba summit Sgurr na Feartaig 30/03/2014

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly
 
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John Morrison on 26 Apr 2023

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Sgurr na Feartaig
by Stevie Yates

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Alex Bryce
wrote on
October 10, 2006
Wild camped on the summit of this mountain as a launchpad for an assault on Lurg Mhor, Chessecake etc... Great viewpoint of the surrounding hills and really worth the extra effort for the sunset panorama across the Coulin and Torridon peaks if you're planning on camping on the triple-col to the south.
 
 

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