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Sgurr A' Mhaoraich

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
1027 m (3369 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.
NG98380658
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
104 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 shellfish
 

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

  Description
Sgurr A' Mhaoraich is a large mountain on the N shore of Loch Quioch and overlooking Kinloch Hourn. From the S it appears as a grassy mountain of easy to moderate slopes but it's N face is steep and craggy.

From the summit, ridges run S to a minor top (656m), W to Sgurr Mhaoraich Beag, N to Am-Bathaich, and E to Sgurr Coire nan Eiricheallach turning S to Bac nan Canaichean where a path ascends from the lochside.

A path ascending through Coire nan Eiricheallach gives acces to the E slopes of the S ridge. The N ridge leads down to col from where a descent E leads to a path in Coire a' Chaorainn.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr A' Mhaoraich include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Narrow Ridges, with exposure.
 
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' Mhaoraich

Sgurr a' Mhaoraich from the Sron a' Chuilinn ridge of Gleouraich.

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess

Sgurr a' Mhaoraich from the east.15.04.03

© David Singleton
Image by David Singleton

The east ridge of Sgurr a' Mhaoraich from the summit, looking towards Gleouraich; 17th May 2010.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

on the summit looking to gairich

© Jim Hunter
Image by Jim Hunter
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

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' Mhaoraich Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Sgurr A' Mhaoraich
13.1 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
30.1 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
31.1 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
31.2 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
32.2 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
32.2 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
34.5 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
34.7 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
34.7 km
Distant Hills Guest House
Roy Bridge Road, Spean Bridge
38.6 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
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' Mhaoraich.

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  Routes that include Sgurr A' Mhaoraich
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1089 m 13.70 km 5 hrs Sgurr A' Mhaoraich  Moderate route with some scrambling and narrow rocky ridges.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr A' Mhaoraich

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr A' Mhaoraich

Karl on summit,24/4/10.

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Me and Fern at the summit of Sgurr a` Mhaoraich with the Saddle and the Forcan Ridge in the background. 11 April 2010.

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

with the Cuillin behind me

© Robert Martin
Image by Robert Martin

Me and Rupert on top, it was the dogs 95th Munro

© Kevin Mckeown
Image by Kevin Mckeown
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Sgurr A' Mhaoraich
by Brian Doolan

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 Comments
 
Peter Lang
wrote on
September 12, 2006
Climbed with a party of 5 on 2/9/06. Excellent stalkers path encourages speedy start and quickly reach summit (Good signage re stalking requirements) descended to N bealach and out via Am Bathaich and descent via grassy wet stalkers path to meet track back to loch Quoich. Took a leisurely 6hrs.
 
 

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  Route Write-Ups
  Date Title Written by Including...
1 28 May 2010 Sgurr a’ Mhaoraich from Loch Quoich Roger Vander Steen Sgurr A' Mhaoraich Not Yet Rated
 
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