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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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1006 m (3300 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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NN93348366
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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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126 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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2
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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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Place of sharp rocks |
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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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An Sgarsoch has a "U" shape summit around An Glas Choire with three tops, 1006m (the summit) 967m and 954m. The arms of the "U" lie to the south and each terminates in a minor top, 854m and 822m. From the bend of the "U" rise four short ridges facing , W, NNW, NNE, and E. All slopes of this remote mountain are accessible to the hill-walker but the broader NNW ridge is the normal route of ascent from the track in Glen Geldie.
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Hazards you may encounter on An Sgarsoch include
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| Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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An Sgarsoch looms above Fealar Lodge on a September evening, viewed from Carn an Righ.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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An Sgarsoch above the River Tarf from the track from Glen Tilt. The river had to be forded at this point. February '07.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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An Sarsoch lit by evening sun, seen from the Tarf bothy, in April.
© Ian Swann
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Image by Ian Swann
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Looking north past the cairn on An Sgarsoch to Ben Macdui in the cloud shadow on the horizon.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Ascent
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1515 m
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49.95 km
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12.5 hrs
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An Sgarsoch and Carn an Fhidhleir
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This is a strenuous cycle/walk route which can be completed in about 10h providing you cycle the first section as described.
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1122 m
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41.56 km
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10.5 hrs
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An Sgarsoch and Carn an Fhidhleir
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Easy route on easy to moderate slopes with short vegetation. N.B.Cycles can be used for much of the approach route.
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nice, quiet and isolated
© Nick Cranendonk
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Image by Nick Cranendonk
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Me on summit,(15/7/09).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Me on Summit Cairn 09.07.09.
© Paul Burgess
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Image by Paul Burgess
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An Sgarsoch summit on dry fine day april 2009
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Maureen White
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August 23, 2009
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2 hour cycle in to river before Geldie lodge, swapped the boots for the Teva sandals as river pretty deep and saved a lot of faffing and / or wet feet( left them at ruin for way back). Followed path as described and managed to pick up a path from about 700m going SW which went directly to the top and not on the ridge. Comin off An Sgarsoch , started off North but then headed NE , keeping to the west of the river on a pretty direct route to lodge. LOts of heather but also sections of paths. Fantastic cycle back 1 hour with a tail wind...all under 9 hours.
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Graham Ellis
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May 11, 2008
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Biked from Linn of Dee to the Geldie Lodge river crossing. Didn't fancy riding the bike across (slippery / deep) so left it and just about managed to rock hop across even though there didn't appear to be much water. Discovered there is a better crossing about 100m further upstream. Walked the path (not a track anymore) to the end, but no sign of any path up Carn an Fhidhleir. Crossed over to An Sgarsoch, then stayed on the top until NN942838 to take the shoulder to the east of Coire an Tobair, eventually following the river (path on W side) directly back to Geldie Lodge. 9.25hrs round trip.
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Alex Bryce
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February 17, 2008
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Cycled in up Glen Tilt, which is a great way to approach the hills as the gln is scenic and theres only one short section where i needed to dismount in 12 miles. Followed the track over the hill where is splits from the main glen 3 miles or so north of Forest Lodge. A couple of river crossings are then needed on the way there and back from the two Munros, but these shouldnt be a problem in anything but the rainiest conditions.
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Brian McBain
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October 4, 2007
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Cycle out took much longer than anticipated and is hard going after Geldie Lodge. Got round the hills in 4 hours as we were concerned about cycling back in the dark. Cycle back is much quicker though as it is predominantly downhill. Nine and a half hour day and dusk when we got back to Linn of Dee.
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Roger Vander Steen
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August 18, 2006
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We walked in from Linn of Dee to Geldie Lodge (two and a half hours each way). The path westwards from the ruin has been re-surfaced and provides fast going. From this path to the
col south of Scarsoch Bheag the tussocky heather is tiring and unavoidable. From the col to the summit we were in damp cloud and the burn running north from the summit was a good
guide, especially on the descent. There was no other trace of a path.
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