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Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg

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
1036 m (3398 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.
NH03501434
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
96 of 283 Munros
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
Rocky peak of the red pass
 

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

  Description
Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg has steep grass slopes to the S and E, and steep craggy slopes to the N and W. Its narrow rocky summit ridge runs from Sreath a Ghlas-choire in the NE to a col linking to Saileag (WNW). From the summit a short ridge leads ESE to a col at the head of Coire nan Eun which links to Aonach Meadhoin.

A further long ridge, Sreath an Fhraoch-choire, rises W of the summit and runs N to the crags of Creag Ghlas. Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg is normally accessed from its neighbours, Aonach Meadhoin and Saileag, but can also be ascended direct via Meall a' Charra to the SE.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds.
 
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 a' Bhealaich Dheirg

Sgurr a Bhealaich Dheirg from Ciste Dhubh.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Ciste Dubh from Aonach Meadhoin.

© Ken Mcinnes
Image by Ken Mcinnes

Looking back to Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg from ascent ridge to Aonach Meadhoin - 9th August 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Sgurr a Bhealaich Dheirg showing the NE ridge in profile.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Knoydart
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg
10.8 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
28.6 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
28.7 km
Castle Cottage B and B
Lochcarron
29.0 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
29.9 km
Tomich Holidays
Guisachan Farm, Tomich, Cannich, By Beauly
30.0 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
30.0 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
31.9 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
34.0 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg.

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  Routes that include Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1212 m 13.98 km 5 hrs Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg, Aonach Meadhoin and Saileag  Moderate route with exposed rocky tops and ridges on the north side of Glen Shiel.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg

Lynda at the summit of Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg 9th August 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

Scott at the summit of Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg 9th August 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands

ME at the summit of Squrr a'Bhealaich on a fabulous 2 days adventure.

© Pete Swales
Image by Pete Swales

Sgurr a` Bhealaich Dheirg 7th June 09

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge
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