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Sgùrr na Cìche may be climbed from the head of [[Loch Nevis]] on the southern side of Knoydart by following the ridge of Druim a' Ghoirtein. However, due to the remoteness of the Knoydart peninsula, it is more commonly climbed as part of a circuit from the head of [[Glen Dessarry]], by way of a route that also takes in the neighbouring [[Munro]]s of [[Garbh | Sgùrr na Cìche may be climbed from the head of [[Loch Nevis]] on the southern side of Knoydart by following the ridge of Druim a' Ghoirtein. However, due to the remoteness of the Knoydart peninsula, it is more commonly climbed as part of a circuit from the head of [[Glen Dessarry]], by way of a route that also takes in the neighbouring [[Munro]]s of [[Garbh Chioch Mhor]] and [[Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Dessary)|Sgùrr nan Coireachan]]. | ||
==Outside links== | ==Outside links== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:16, 26 July 2024
| Sgùrr na Cìche | |||
| Inverness-shire | |||
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 Garbh Cìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr na Cìche from Sgùrr nan Coireachan | |||
| Range: | Knoydart | ||
| Summit: | 3,412 feet NM902966 57°-0’46"N, 5°27’21"W | ||
Sgùrr na Cìche is a mountain in the wild Knoydart district of Inverness-shire. It reaches a height of 3,412 feet at its summit, which qualifies it as a Munro. It is within an area known as the Rough Bounds of Knoydart.
The peak has a distinctive pointy shape, which has given it its name, meaning "Rocky peak of the breast". This delightful shape also makes Sgùrr na Cìche a recognisable object in views from many of the nearby including such as Càrn Eige and Ben Nevis.
The close neighbours of Sgurr na Ciche include Ladhar Bheinn and The Saddle, but thanks to the deep gulf separating it from them, it has a high relative prominence, the 25th highest in Britain.
Ascent
Sgùrr na Cìche may be climbed from the head of Loch Nevis on the southern side of Knoydart by following the ridge of Druim a' Ghoirtein. However, due to the remoteness of the Knoydart peninsula, it is more commonly climbed as part of a circuit from the head of Glen Dessarry, by way of a route that also takes in the neighbouring Munros of Garbh Chioch Mhor and Sgùrr nan Coireachan.
Outside links
- Computer generated digital panoramas:
References
- The Munros, Scottish Mountaineering Trust, 1986, Donald Bennett (Editor) ISBN 0-907521-13-4
- In the Hills of Breadalbane, V.A. Firsoff, no ISBN
- The Munros, Scotland's Highest Mountains, Cameron McNeish, ISBN 1-84204-082-0
- The Magic Of The Munros, Irvine Butterfield, ISBN 0-7153-2168-4
- Hamish's Mountain Walk, Hamish Brown, ISBN 1-898573-08-5
| Munros in SMC Area SMC Section 10 - Loch Eil to Glen Shiel |
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Aonach air Chrith • Beinn Sgritheall • Creag a' Mhaim • Creag nan Damh • Druim Shionnach • Gairich • Garbh Chioch Mhor • Gleouraich • Gulvain • Ladhar Bheinn • Luinne Bheinn • Maol Chinn-dearg • Meall Buidhe • Meall na Teanga • Sgùrr a' Mhaoraich • Sgùrr an Doire Leathain • Sgùrr an Lochain • Sgùrr Mòr • Sgùrr na Cìche • Sgùrr na Sgine • Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glen Dessary) • Sgurr nan Coireachan (Glenfinnan) • Sgùrr Thuilm • Spidean Mialach • Sron a' Choire Ghairbh • The Saddle |