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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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1040 m (3412 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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NM90249669
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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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92 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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Rocky peak of the breast |
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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 na Ciche is a remote mountain at the the head of Glen Dessarry separated from Garbh Choich Mhor by Bealach na h-Eangair. In fact its nearest neighbour, the Corbett Ben Aden, is normally climbed from Barrisdale with the Kyoydart mountains. Sgurr na Ciche is a very craggy mountain and the ascent from Bealach na h-Eangair requires you to follow the faint path left by others or select a safe path through rocky outcrops to the summit. Sgurr na Ciche has a long ridge SW which can be used as a route to Sourlies Bothy if you plan to stay over.
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Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr na Ciche include
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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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Sgurr na Ciche taken from Sgurr Mor
© Steve Marlow
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Image by Steve Marlow
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Sgurr na Ciche (the central, sharpest peak) seen across a grey Loch Quoich from the slopes of Spidean Mialach. Other peaks are, far left Garbh Cioch Mhor, and right, Ben Aden (a fine peak but not a Munro!)
© Paul Richardson
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Image by Paul Richardson
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Sgurr na Ciche from Garbh Chioch Mhor, with the Cuillins of Skye in the distance on the left; 12th May 2010.
© Roger Vander Steen
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Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Sgurr na Ciche from Garbh Chioch Mhor. 14/9/09
© Mike Reynolds
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Image by Mike Reynolds
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SnC summit .....brilliant .........21/04/10
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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S n C summit just behind me ....21/04/10
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Allan, Dunky, Scott and Stuart - January 23rd 2010
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Image by Stevie Yates
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A superb day on the summit of Sgurr na Ciche, 14th September 2009
© Mike Reynolds
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Image by Mike Reynolds
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Alex Bryce
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November 20, 2008
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Amazed how straightforward this ascent was from the col with Garbh Choire Mhor, with a decent little path cutting an intricate route past the crags and emerging very quickly onto the summit ridge. Fantastic viewpoint and happy to catch the hill on a good clear day, perfect end to an east to west traverse.
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Donald Macaulay
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July 15, 2008
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Started at Sgurr Mor, crossed bealach just above Lodge dropped down to the stream, easily crossed and then up grassy slope to the bealach between Sgur Beag and Sgurr Mor not difficult, don't know why they suggest contouring round to the left, took me 3.5hrs. Then Sgurr Beag, An Eag and on to Sgurr nan Coireachan and then as described elsewhere. Is a long walk out. Whole walk took me 11 hours in good conditions
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Chris Bowles
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June 8, 2008
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A quite excellent ridge walk and a fine day out. We began with Sgurr na Ciche which was quite a walk in and included an interesting ascent via a rocky gorge. The walk over the 3 munro's is very rocky and undulating but always enjoyable and the views are sublime. Although demanding we opted to continue to Sgurr Mor which really tests the endurance levels. Then of course you have a long walk back to Glen Dessary, the route over the 4 peaks took approx. 10.5 hours.
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Alan Willison
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August 25, 2002
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Done on a misty rainy day, be careful of the gorge drop from Sgurr na Ciche...it makes Clachaig gully seem like a stroll...but it is breathtaking.
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Craig Coid
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August 21, 2002
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Along with the other two Munros in this ridge, we found it to be slightly disappointing, given the positive comments attributed to the walk in the books. It is a long drive in- one hour from Spean Bridge-followed by a long walk in. Our recommendation is to ensure, as far as possible, that you have good weather to benefit from the views. Also, unless you enjoy a very long slog in (i.e. to start at 'na Ciche), make sure you traverse the ridge east to west, as at the end of a long day, the walk back to the road end is a long slog and starting with it all up hill is not recommended.
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