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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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955 m (3133 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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NN44496742
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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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208 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 the goat |
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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 Gaibhre, a compact conical topped mountain is connected to its nearest neighbour, Sgor Choinnich (1km N), by a high pass, Bealach nan Sgor (800m). Sgor Gaibhre has two broad ridges; a W ridge which leads down to a broad boggy bealach, the Mam Ban, and is the access route from Carn Dearg, and a S ridge leading to Beinn Pharlagain. E slopes are steep and craggy whereas W slopes have gentle inclines. Normal access routes are from Carn Dearg via the Mam Ban or from Meall Nanthrach onto Sgor Choinnich then via the Bealach nan Sgor.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgor Gaibhre include
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| Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks. |
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| Crags near summit. |
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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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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Looking back to Carn Dearg from Sgor Gaibhre, Feb 2007.
© Lesley Punton
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Image by Lesley Punton
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The view from the south ridge of Carn Dearg across the Coire Eigheach to Sgor Gaibhre and beyond to Sgor Choinnich.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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The north ridge of Sgor Gailbhre as seen from the non Munro top of Sgor Choinnich.
© Andy Phanco
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Image by Andy Phanco
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View north from the summit of Sgor Gaibhre to Sgor Choinnich
© Neil Macleod
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Image by Neil Macleod
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Me and karl on summit,10th of April 2010.
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Sgorr Gaibhre summit on july 29th 2009..strange sort of day?
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Lynda at summit Sgor Gaibhre 18th Aprl 2009. Carn Dearg in the background.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Scott at summit Sgor Gaibhre 18th April 2009. Ben Alder range in the background.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Sgor Gaibhre
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