Sgàirneach Mhòr

Sgàirneach Mhòr, seen left when approaching Drumochter Pass from the south, often has a snowy summit crest that hints at conditions on the high ground.

Sgàirneach Mhòr

Height	991m
Prominence	176m
Meaning	big scree
Lists	Munros (M155)
Location	West of Drumochter, Glen Garry to Loch Rannoch
Grid Ref	NN599731
Lat/Lon	56.82839, -4.29792

There are 4 Munro peaks west of Drumochter Pass, Sgàirneach Mhòr is the second highest and the only one to have a trig point marking its summit.

Sgàirneach Mhòr's topography is slightly complex with several spurs, a falt expansive summit crest and a northern coire which often holds a cornice in winter.

Linked to Beinn Udlamain via a bealach at above 800m, it makes sense to climb Sgàirneach Mhòr in a day Munro-bagging with Geal-charn, A'Mharconaich, Beinn Udlamain. Adding in the nearby Corbett, The Sow of Atholl is an easy detour with 150m additional ascent.

Terrain is fairly easy underfoot, with a fair amount of the route following tracks, paths and fence-posts. The Munros in this group all have different characters and afford good views over Loch Ericht to the Ben Alder range and beyond.

Routes up Sgàirneach Mhòr

West of Drumochter Munros
	Hillwalking route up Beinn Udlamain and Munros west of Drumochter, a quick high-level round of 4 summits with option to add the Sow of Atholl. Peaks : 4 Munros, 1 Corbett Ascent : 1300m (4270ft) Distance : 24km (15m) Time : 8:10hr