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Sgor Gaoith
Total Ascent 964 m
 
Route Time 4.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 13.89 km
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Sgor Gaoith
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Coire Odhar and the head of Loch Einich from Sgor Gaoith

© David Rennie
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Travel Information

From Aviemore (B9152) travel E on B970 across the River Spey. After 1 Km follow B970 SW to Feshiebridge. Take minor road to Glen Feshie for a further 3.5 km to the start of a forest track just north of the Allt Ruadh.

Route Information
The total ascent is 964 meters. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 13.89km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start at beginning of track, just N of BalachroikNH85200126
1Follow track/path E onto open hillsideNH87480073
2Leave path before Coire na Cloiche and ascend NE to summit on Geal-charnNH88410141
3Follow ridge SE to 976m topNH89170017
4Continue SE to col (1053m)NN90389980
5Head SSW on summit ridge to Sgor Gaoith NN90279894
6Descend W turning NW to join pathNN88289925
7Head NNW on path to rejion ascent route and returnNH85200126
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Notes

A relatively short route on moderately steep grass slopes. To the east of the summit steep cliffs overlook Loch Einich, navigate with care.

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Local Accommodation Options
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12.7 km Ravenscraig Guest House - Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RP   Tel: 01479 810278
13.0 km Croft Holidays - Croft Dhu, Newtonmore, PH20 1BA   Tel: 01540 673504
13.4 km Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP   Tel: 01540 673798
31.5 km Dalmore House - Fife Brae, Braemar, AB35 5NS   Tel: 013397 41225
53.8 km Rushyglen Cottages - Tulloch, Glen Spean, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
53.9 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
54.9 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
55.9 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
55.9 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
56.8 km Dunsmore Lodges - Farley, by Beauly, IV4 7EY   Tel: 01463 782424
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