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The South Cuillin Ridge Sgurr Dubh Mor & Sgurr nan Eag is a route in “The Cuillin ” region / range which is located in the The Islands area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
On this route you return by same way The south of The Cuillin ridge munros Sgurr Dubh Mor & Sgurr nan Eag which is the most southern peak. The peaks are reached from Glen path Coire
The part between Sgurr Dubh na Da Bheinn Sgurr Dubh Mor is the trickiest part and is steep although not particular exposed but a head for heights is required.
Distance Ascent Time
14 km/ 8 miles 1170 m/ 3839 ft 6 hours plus
There are 2 munros on the
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Munro Height Order Pronunciation Meaning
Sgurr Dubh Mor 944 228 skoor doo moar Big black rocky peak Sgurr nan Eag 924 265 skur a vattee Rocky peak of the notches
The Cuillin should not be attempted if you aren't comfortable with scrambling route
Q Grid Ref. Bearing Distance(km) Description
NG40802060 111° ESE 0.6 (0.6) Starting from campsite, cross over a farm track up Coire Lagan NG41332039 98° E 0.4 (1) Take the eastern branch up Coire Lagan NG41742033 108° ESE 1.3 (2.3) Take the right fork across a burn ascending to Allt Coire Lagan NG42941994 120° ESE 0.9 (3.2) Follow a continuing path accoss the moorland to Allt Coire Lagan NG43711949 100° E 0.9 (4.1) Pass close beneath the rocks of Sron na Ciche NG44601933 22° NNE 1.1 (5.2) From here head into Coir' a' Ghrunnda keeping to the left side of the corrie NG45032036 39° NE 0.3 (5.5) From the eastern side of the Lochan ascend upto col which is unobvoius NG45212058 121° ESE 0.3 (5.8) From Bealach a Garbh-choire scramble easily to reach th minor top NG455204 45° NE 0.1 (5.9) The top Sgurr Dubh Mor - Sgurr Dubh na Da Bheinn NG45592049 84° E 0.1 (6) Scambling between Sgurr Dubh na Da Bhein - Sgurr Dubh More (return to ridge) NG457205 243° WSW 0.2 (6.2) The summit Sgurr Dubh Mor NG455204 225° SW 0.2 (6.4) The top NG45362026 186° S 0.1 (6.5) Drop steeply without difficullty to a col NG45352017 168° SSE 0.5 (7) From col follow a path to the east around vertical walls onto ridge NG45441972 130° SE 0.3 (7.3) Continue along the rough faily level ridge onto the sumit of Sgurr nan Eag & return to col NG457195 327° NNW 0.6 (7.9) The summit Sgurr nan Eag NG45362004 287° WNW 0.2 (8.1) Descend to col & then just before col descend on faint path down scree on the western side NG45172010 287° WNW 0.2 (8.3) Descend to rejoin ascend route and return to Glen Brittle
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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