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Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan

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
1151 m (3776 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.
NH05702285
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
22 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
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 quarters
 

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 nan Ceathreamhnan is a very distinctive mountain with its twin peaks located at the intersection of 5 narrow ridges. The true summit, 8m higher than its twin lies to the E.

From the summit, ridges lead E to An Socach and NE to Mulllach na Dheiragain.

From the minor top (1143m) ridges lead S to the path in Gleann Gniomhaidh leading to the Alltbeithe Hostel, NW to Creag nan Clachan Geala (999m) and down towards the Falls of Glomach and N to Creag Ghlas (856m) where paths lead down to Carnach in Glen Elchaig

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan include
 Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags within 1km of 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 nan Ceathreamhnan

On my way up to Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan, a magnificent view of Man Sodhail and Carn Eigh

© Steve Marlow
Image by Steve Marlow

Viewed from Mam Sodhail

© Tim Lambert
Image by Tim Lambert

The suspension bridge at Glen Affric YH and the south ridge of Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan; 14th June 2010.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan and the Allt Beithe Garbh; 14th June 2010.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen
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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 nan Ceathreamhnan Area Map
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A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan
12.7 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
22.8 km
Castle Cottage B and B
Lochcarron
24.2 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
24.3 km
Coulags Croft
Coulags, Strathcarron
25.2 km
Tomich Holidays
Guisachan Farm, Tomich, Cannich, By Beauly
25.7 km
Lochcarron Holiday Properties
Strathcarron, Ross Shire
27.5 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
29.3 km
The Slaters Arms
Cannich
29.8 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
32.1 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
33.0 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
34.0 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan.

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  Routes that include Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1724 m 28.84 km 9 hrs Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan and An Socach [Glen Affric]  Long route, with an easy ascent to rocky ridges. These two remote peaks require a long day. A stay at Alltbeithe Youth Hostel will give more time in the wilderness.  
2 1945 m 42.37 km 12 hrs Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan and Mullach na Dheiragain  A long route to remote peaks with rocky ridges. Cycling can reduce the duration of this route.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan

  Baggers Gallery for Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan

Sgurr nan Cethreamhnan.....last one ..now to get back to Glen Affric car park...its a long way...22/07/10

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Margo at summit in snow 30/5/10

© Ian Moncur
Image by Ian Moncur

ACB / MH on ACB's final Munro

© Michael Howell
Image by Michael Howell

ACB's 284th Munro on a beautiful spring day.

© Michael Howell
Image by Michael Howell
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Chris Bowles
wrote on
March 27, 2008
An excellent mountain that is well worth the effort to reach, Approached from Loch Bheinn a' Mheadhoin in Glen Affric and cycled to Alltbeithe which took about 1.5 hours. Climbed An Socach and then Mullach na Dheiragain before ascending Ceathreamhnan. Returned back to Alltbeithe for the cycle back which made the route about 10 hours long. Ceathreamhnan would be well worth a return just to explore its many ridges and tops. In fact the Munro Mullach na Dheiragain is really just an extension of Ceathreamhnan's east ridge.
 
 

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