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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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991 m (3251 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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NN59897313
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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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155 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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Big scree |
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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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The summit of Sgairneach Mhor lies close to the cliffs of Coire Creagach. To the E of the corrie a narrow NE ridge forms the normal ascent route from the track in Coire Dhomhain. To the W of the corrie the short N ridge leads to steep rocky slopes. The broad W ridge has steep N slopes but gentle S slopes leading down to the broad bealach at the head of Coire Dhomhain, which connects to Beinn Udlamain. S slopes are gentle, and a broad S ridge connects to Mam Ban, 919m.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgairneach Mhor include
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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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Sgairneach Mhor seen from the approach path in Coire Dhomhain.
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Sgairneach Mhor seen from the approach path in Coire Dhomhain. The normal ascent is via the col, and the summit is to its right.
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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The windswept Summit.
© Peter Chisholm
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Image by Peter Chisholm
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sgairneach mhor summit on a windy summers day 1 aug 2005
© Raymond Thorp
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Image by Raymond Thorp
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Kilmarnock Harriers enjoying the views
© Michael Corson
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Image by Michael Corson
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Sgairneach Mhor, and the sun comes out at last
© donald brown
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Image by donald brown
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Still windy ! Almost done though Number 4 of 4 12/10/08
© Colin Fridge
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Image by Colin Fridge
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Summit picture of a tranquil Sgairneach Mhor
© Graham Avis
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Image by Graham Avis
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Andrew Gray
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January 2, 2009
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If taking on this route in the winter, it may be a good idea to cross the river earlier, as with the snow/rain the river was a lot stronger and we struggled to find a place to cross. Fantastic view from the top of Sgairneach Mhor!
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Bob Lane
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December 8, 2007
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If doing route anti clockwise you can go south of Sow of Atholl to Dalnaspidal and use the bridges. Adds a bit more at end. If doing as a single use same logic but follow track to col. Result dry feet.
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Hilary Neilson
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November 30, 2007
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Go prepared in winter, the river when in spate is very difficult to cross, there is no dry line across it that I could find, also talked to other climbers who failed to find a dry crossing. Once you have crossed there is a good path up and no other problems.
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Graham Ellis
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July 23, 2006
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When ascending Sgairneach Mhor, there is a well trodden path about 300m west of the waypointed route. There is a good crossing of the river which has been built up. Cross the river at NN61517492. This joins the other path at NN60847358. The path crossing the bealach between Sgairneach Mhor and Beinn Udlamain (again it is well trodden) is about 200m north of the waypointed route at NN58187295.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgairneach Mhor
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