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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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986 m (3234 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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NG44392159
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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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164 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 |
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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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Sgurr Dearg is one of the most challenging peaks on the Black Cuillin Ridge. The first 978m of Sgurr Dearg is within the ability of hillwalkers, however, the final 8m, which is the additional height of the narrow blade of rock known as the Inaccessible Pinnacle, is for climbers. The ascent starts on Sron Dearg which is the W ridge of Sgurr Dearg Beag up grass and scree to a rocky ridge with some scrambling to reach Sgurr Dearg. If you are prepared and have your climbing harness and a rope then go down the S side of the pinnacle to the base to join the queue to ascend the narrow exposed crest of the pinnacle and abseil down the W face.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr Dearg (inaccessible pinnacle) include
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| Rock Climb required to reach summit. |
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| Magnetic rock, compass bearings inacurate. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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The Inaccessible Pinnacle taken from the top of the Great Stone Shoot between Sgurr Alasdair and Sgurr Thearlaich, June 2009.
© Calum Dinnes
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Image by Calum Dinnes
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The Inaccessible Pinnacle from Coire Lagan. I scampered over the ground from the final pull into Coire Lagan to see the Inn Pinn in order to see this famed peak. I wasn't disappointed.
© Gareth Pratt
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Image by Gareth Pratt
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31st May 2005. My wife absieling from the InPin (I'm still on the top) - what a fantastic day on the Skye Ridge
© David Harbottle
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Image by David Harbottle
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The ascent of Sgurr Dearg, the Inaccessible Pinnacle.
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Me on way down with Neil at top waiting his turn, 29.5.10.
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Isi and I preparing to abseil off the west ridge after climbing the east. Stunning day!
© Samantha Munro
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Image by Samantha Munro
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Our brilliant guide 'Paddy' McGuire coming down 10th April 2010
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Image by Heather Smith
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Myself and Mum just after coming down from top of the Pinnacle on a very sunny 10th April 2010
© Heather Smith
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Image by Heather Smith
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Aileen Moir
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July 21, 2009
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Achieved the In-Pin on Sunday 19th July - a fantastic experience, wouldnt have managed without our guide Graham Paterson of Skyehi.co.uk as hadn't done any rock type climbing before and the weather was atrocious - thoroughly recommend him!!
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Lorna Ritchie
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May 19, 2009
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My husband, sister and I achieved the pinnacle on 13/05/09. Glorious weather. Scariest thing i've ever done. Tony our guide was excellent. Would thoroughly recommmend the experience.
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Peter Lang
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May 1, 2007
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In addition to my earlier comment, should have mentioned over winter changes on summit. now 1.5 ft lower as earlier highest point broken off and block used to abseil off now highest point. means need to stand on boulder 3 ft high to reach up to touch new high point. Our guide Mike,s first ascent of the season.
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Peter Lang
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May 1, 2007
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Superb day 26/4/07 in cuillin, blue skies light breeze. Group of 5 guided up east ridge by Mike Lates of Skye Guides. Fantastic experience, blinkers on and don't look down until at summit block. I was nervous beforehand but surprisingly calm on ascent, knees/shins scraped but who cares about style. Helped by 2nd hand pair of vintage rock boots which had only been worn in my living room beforehand - gave feeling security. Abseil off brilliant fun. Day finshed on Sgurr na Banachdich - Cuillin Munros now completed in 2 seperate visits and views every time - will be back.
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Craig Robinson
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September 1, 2006
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The inaccessible pinnacle is incredible. If you manage to bag this mountain, it will be the scariest and finest moment of your climbing career. The ascent of Sgurr Dearg gives litle away in terms of what is to come. Yes it's good fun scrambling through the crags but it's nothing compared to what is ahead. A word of advice, you must have a rope and have someone experienced in abseiing. My climbing partners and l hired a guide and he was fantastic, guiding and reassuring us throughout. It's not all bad though, the handholds are good throughout the ascent and if you keep your nerve you can do it.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgurr Dearg (inaccessible pinnacle)
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