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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.
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1024 m (3359 ft)
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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).
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NN05695583
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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107 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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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.
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Red rocky peak (Hill of the thunderbolt) |
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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.
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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Beinn a' Bheithir is the classic horseshoe ridge with two peaks rated as Munros, Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill. These peaks are less than 2km apart and always climbed together. Sgorr Dhearg has a long rocky N ridge and an E ridge to Sgurr Ban which then branches to produce N and NE ridges. Finally the W ridge connects to Sgor Dhonuill at a high col (757m). The NE ridge is the most common ascent route from Ballachulish but an ascent can also be made from Gleann a Chaolais S to the col between Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgorr Dhearg include
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| Steep slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags within 1km of summit. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Sgorr Dhearg from Sgorr Bhan, April 2010
© Adam Rixon
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Image by Adam Rixon
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Beinn a Bheithir, viewed across Loch Linnhe to the north.
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Sgorr Dhearg from east ridge of Sgorr Dhonuill. The tiny dot on the summit is my brother!
© Tom Gradwell
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Image by Tom Gradwell
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Sgorr Dhearg from the summit of Sgorr Dhonuill.
© Craig Robinson
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Image by Craig Robinson
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Ascent
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1395 m
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14.10 km
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5.5 hrs
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Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill
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Moderate climb with a short easy scramble at the top of the first ascent.
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Myself and Fern on top of Sgorr Dhearg with Sgorr Dhonuill and Ardnamuchan in the background Jan 3rd 10.
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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It's the top but not much to see.
© Gordon Miller
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Image by Gordon Miller
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Noah and I soaked through at the summit
© Margaret Spalding
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Image by Margaret Spalding
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At the summit of Sgorr Dhearg 26/06/09
© Ian Mather
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Image by Ian Mather
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Adam Rixon
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May 8, 2010
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Why some guidebooks don't choose the NW ridge / Sgorr Bhan route as the best way up Beinn a' Bheithir is a mystery. The NW ridge is fantastic in itself, with easy scrambling toward the top and ever-expanding panoramas, but the icing on the cake is the stunning curved arete between Sgorr Bhan and Sgorr Dhearg (particularly attractive under snow). We descended via the 757m col and forestry tracks and it would have made for a vastly inferior ascent route. I'd definitely recommend following the MM route to get the best out of this seriously impressive mountain.
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Ian Mather
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June 28, 2009
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Just to add to what Graham wrote.When coming down the coire and nearing the forest the old broken down boundary fence between Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill is an excellent guide for the rough path through the forest on to the track.
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Graham Scott
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June 24, 2007
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Recommended route makes for a great day out, only warning, when descending from the bealach keep to the east of the coire especially when you hit the forest as the path is indistinct and if you lose it in the forest you will find it hard going.
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Joseph Buchanan
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May 1, 2006
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Climbed with my wife in April recommend climbing this via the north east ridge of Sgorr Bhan as there is excellent scrambling to be had if you stick to the crest of the ridge. Descended into Gleann a Chaolais from the west of Sgorr Dhonuil at about map ref 02972 55660 taking carefull consideration of the initial steep scree slopes. A great day out.
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Roy Smart
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December 3, 2002
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If walking Sgorr Dhonuill then Sgurr Dearg you can continue to the 947m top along a well worn path. On the descent north-east from this top the path becomes unmarked avoiding crags and there is a lot of loose and worn, very steep scree and boulders. Ascent would also be difficult.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgorr Dhearg
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