| Sgorr Ruadh | |
|---|---|
| An Sgùrr Ruadh | |
 Sgorr Ruadh seen from Beinn Liath Mhòr | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 962 m (3,156 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 727 m (2,385 ft) |
| Parent peak | Sgurr Mor |
| Listing | Munro,Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | the red peak |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic:[ˈs̪kuːrˠˈrˠuəɣ] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Wester Ross,Scotland |
| Parent range | Northwest Highlands |
| OS grid | NG959505 |
| Topo map | OSLandranger 25 |
Sgorr Ruadh (Scottish Gaelic:An Sgùrr Ruadh)[2] is a mountain between Strath Carron andGlen Torridon inWester Ross in theNorthwest Highlands ofScotland. It is located in Coire Lair nearAchnashellach along with two other mountains,Beinn Liath Mhòr andFuar Tholl, and is often climbed together with one or both of these other mountains.
Sgurr Ruadh is an attractive peak withMunro status which reaches a height of 962 metres (3156 feet), it is made up ofred sandstone (hence its translated name of Red Peak) and shows many of the characteristics of theTorridon Hills to the west, in that it has steep terraced buttresses and considerable scree slopes. The north west face has precipitous cliffs which should be avoided by walkers, although these crags attract rock climbers with around 20 recognised traditional and winter climbs. The centre of the crag is split by a largecouloir (gully). There are plenty of easier routes on the crag.[3]
Direct ascents of Sgorr Ruadh are usually started from Achnashellach in Glen Carron, although it is possible to approach from Glen Torridon on a considerably longer and rougher route. From Achnnashellach theright of way which goes up Coire Lair to Torridon is taken for two kilometres where acairn indicates a path bearing left which crosses the River Lair (the river often requires wading) and climbs to the top of the Bhealaich Mhoir, the pass between Sgorr Ruadh and Fuar Tholl . From the top of thebhealaich it is a 275-metre climb to the summit by-passing the many buttresses and gullies on the way.
The summit cairn stands in a spectacular position on the edge of sheer slopes and gives spectacular all round views. The two nearby Munros of Beinn Liath Mhòr andMaol Chean-dearg are well seen as are the Torridon mountains to the west. Many walkers will continue to the adjoining Munro of Beinn Liath Mhòr after climbing Sgorr Ruadh, this is not a straightforward walk as there are areas of crags and high rock steps at the foot of the pass between the two mountains.
Footnotes
57°29′55″N5°24′28″W / 57.49859°N 5.40786°W /57.49859; -5.40786
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