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Sgurr an Lochain

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
1004 m (3293 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.
NH00581043
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
131 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 little loch
 

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 an Lochain is one of the 7 Munros on the 14km South Glen Sheil Ridge. The ridge has steep slopes to the S and is very craggy with many corries to the N.

The traverse of the ridge follows the scalloped rims of the corries between peaks. The ridge may be climbed in two sections E and W but individual peaks are not easily accessed and do not require individual descriptions.

Sgurr an Lochain in the W section is linked to Sgurr an Doire Leathain to the SE and Creag nan Damh to the NW.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr an Lochain include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 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 an Lochain

Sgurr an Lochain seen from Sgurr an Doire Leathain on the South Glen Shiel Ridge.

© Andy Phanco
Image by Andy Phanco

Looking west to Sgurr an Lochain with Creag nan Damph and Loch Duich beyond.

© Ian Swann
Image by Ian Swann

Sgurr an Lochain taken during my South Shiel Ridge adventure with John wells and Lou. 4th April 2010.

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

Sgurr an Lochain from Sgurr Beag.

© Ian Sanders
Image by Ian Sanders
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

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  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Knoydart
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Sgurr an Lochain Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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

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Results by distance from Sgurr an Lochain
10.8 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
30.2 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
30.5 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
31.2 km
Castle Cottage B and B
Lochcarron
31.2 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
32.5 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
32.5 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
33.0 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
36.0 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
36.1 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
36.1 km
Distant Hills Guest House
Roy Bridge Road, Spean Bridge
39.7 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
41.4 km
Àite Cruinnichidh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Near Fort William, Inverness-shire
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Sgurr an Lochain
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1785 m 18.30 km 7 hrs Sgurr an Doire Leathain, Sgurr an Lochain and Creag nan Damh  This is the west section of the South Glen Shiel Ridge. It is possible to traverse the whole ridge on a long summer day.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr an Lochain

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr an Lochain

Me on summit 2/7 - Lisa has been ribbing me endlessly over this picture. Disco diva pose circa 1978...

© Victoria Sheriff
Image by Victoria Sheriff

on the sixth...Sgurr an Lochain 16th aug 2008 ...1 to go ..!

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Ian on sixth summit of our fantastic ridge walk.

© Ian Moncur
Image by Ian Moncur

going a little mad on the 6th of the day 19/07/07

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall
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 Comments
 
Ben Dolphin
wrote on
May 15, 2007
If you're not tackling the whole ridge and are planning to use the bridge at the foot of Druim a Choire Reidh to access Sgurr an Lochain, it's useful to know that said bridge has long since disintegrated. A rather fetching (and thin) old tree trunk is now in its place.
Richard Turner
wrote on
July 25, 2006
The view to Sgurr Beag and Creag nan Damh from this munro was a particular highlight of walking the south glenshiel ridge.
Phil Scott
wrote on
June 11, 2003
Climbed this mountain as part of day walk along the South Glen Shiel ridge. The walk is excellent and views over Knoydart to the south and the north Cluanie ridge are well worth waiting for a fine day. Out of the 7 Munros this is my favourite especially when viewed from Sgurr an Doire Leathain.
 
 

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