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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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994 m (3261 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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NN11125180
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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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149 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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1
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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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Rocky peak of Treasure |
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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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Sgor na h-Ulaidh lies far enough from roads to be seldom seen, but it is a steep craggy mountain well worth a visit. Sgor na h-Ulaidh lies at the head of Glen Creran but is not easy to access from here. The normal access routes are from Gleann-leac-na-muidhe, to the N, following the path by the Allt na Muidhe to ascend SE onto the N ridge of Stob an Fhuarain, you can also ascend directly to the col between Sgor na h-Ulaidh and Stob an Fhuarain (968m) but this is more difficult. Finally, you can ascend from Glen Etive, by first ascending Meall a' Bhuird (748m) then following the SE ridge to the summit. The route from Gleann-leac-na-muidhe gives better views of the mountain but is steeper and more challenging.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgor na h-Ulaidh include
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| Steep slopes on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags on or near ascent routes. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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Beinn Fhionnlaidh from Sgor na h-Ulaidh.
© Donny McKie
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Image by Donny McKie
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On the summit ridge of Sgor na h-Ulaidh, looking to the main top. January '07.
© Alex Bryce
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Image by Alex Bryce
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Sgor Dhonuill and Sgor Dhearg from Sgor na h-Ulaidh oct 2008
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Sgor na h-Ulaidh, with its twin top Stob an Fhuarain in front, seen from the col between Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach. (Ed. the rainbow colours are lens flare)
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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Ascent
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1760 m
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16.86 km
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6.5 hrs
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Sgor na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Fhionnlaidh [Glen Etive]
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Moderate climb on grass leading to rocky slopes, This route avoids the worst of the crags, but there is some scrambling on Beinn Fhionnlaidh.
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A great day at the summit of Sgor na h-Ulaidh 29/3/10
© Ian Mather
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Image by Ian Mather
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Rab on summit of Sgor na h-Ulaidh
© Gordon Kerr
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Image by Gordon Kerr
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Me with allan on summit enjoying the views,(23.3.09).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Fern and myself at the foot of Sgor na h-Ulaidh on the way out after a superb day on the hills with NO rain, which is a miracle for the west coast, I think ?? 10May 09
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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There are no shared tracklogs for Sgor na h-Ulaidh
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Roger Vander Steen
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May 11, 2008
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The Glen Etive approach is pretty straightforward. After leaving the forest there is a faint path for the first half mile on rough grass. Eventually fence posts lead up to the bealach at 117
513 and they continue to the summit. Soon after the start of this final section there is a band of rock which is easily avoided; there are no further difficulties.
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Neil Cuthbert
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February 21, 2008
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When I climbed this mountain with Gareth Lynn in poor visibility a GPS was very useful indeed.
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Kathleen Haddow
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February 12, 2006
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Beware the descent north off this hill if heading back to Glencoe: be sure to continue to Corr na Beinne before descending steeply northwest to avoid the crags. We didn't and got ourselves perched on them looking wistfully down at the bealach below. In the end we had to climb back up. Ouch!
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgor na h-Ulaidh
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