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Sgor Mor
Total Ascent 565 m
 
Route Time 4.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 15.57 km
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Sgor Mor
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Sgor Mor, the rocky summit seen in the foreground of Ben Macdui (halfway up the picture) as viewed from the south on a late September evening.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
Travel Information

From Braemar travel W on minor road to Linn of Dee

Route Information
The total ascent is 565 meters. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 15.57km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from Linn of Dee, there is a large carpark nearbyNO06118972
1Follow track on N bank of river W to White BridgeNO01888849
2Remain on N bank and take path WNWNO00198958
3Leave path and ascend NNE to summit of Sgor Mor NO00699140
4Follow summit ridge ENE to minor top (744m)NO01769168
5Continue ENE on summit ridge to Sgor DubhNO03379210
6Descend SE to Carn an 'lc DuibheNO05159068
7Descend SSE turning SE at trees, then S to rejoin approach routeNO05658973
8Head E to startNO06118972
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Notes

Relatively steep ascent to ridge walk with stunning views

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Local Accommodation Options
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9.2 km Dalmore House - Fife Brae, Braemar, AB35 5NS   Tel: 013397 41225
28.8 km Ravenscraig Guest House - Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RP   Tel: 01479 810278
35.3 km Croft Holidays - Croft Dhu, Newtonmore, PH20 1BA   Tel: 01540 673504
35.5 km Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP   Tel: 01540 673798
71.1 km Rushyglen Cottages - Tulloch, Glen Spean, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
71.9 km Killin Highland Lodges - Aberfeldy Road, Killin , Perthshire , FK21 8TX   Tel: 08 456 444 830
74.6 km Killin Hotel - Main Street, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8TP   Tel: 01567 820296
75.6 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
76.6 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
77.6 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
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