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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
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The horizontal distance of the route.
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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.
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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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Head to: Aviemore
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.
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The sharp peak of Sgor Gaoith and the precipitus east face seen above Loch Einich at the head of Gleann Einich.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Approach to Sgor Gaoith from Carn Ban Mor
© Cath Guest
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Image by Cath Guest
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The cairn at the summit of Sgor Gaoith, Zero visibility. 18/07/09
© Jason Glencross
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Image by Jason Glencross
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A couple of "locals" on the slopes of Sgor Gaoith
© Alistair Craig
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Image by Alistair Craig
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Written by
John Usher
on 18 May 2005:
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Good footpath all the way. If visibility is good could be extended to take in Mullach Clach a'Bhlair over featureless ground which joins up with a well maintained Land Rover track to the latter summit then down another LRT to the glen for a long walk back.
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Written by
Adam Rixon
on 14 Jan 2005:
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I've climbed this three times, all via Carn Ban Mor. Most of the ascent is on a good path, with the final stretch over featureless ground which is tricky in fog but easy enough to walk on. But a fairly uninteresting ascent is redeemed by the stunning situation of the summit on Sgor Gaoith. Just beyond the cairn, cliffs plunge 300m into Glen Einich, and there's great views over to Braeriach.
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Written by
Terry Thomson
on 29 Oct 2002:
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I went up today (29/10/02) in near perfect hillwalking conditions (crisp, clear with no wind) and found she had a substantial winter jacket on above the 600m contour. From here the going via Carn Ban Mor sapped the strength, frequently up to knee deep. However, the descent was fantastic and quick. Some stunning winter scenes on the ascent and from the summit over to Braeriach and Glen Einich.
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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