Sgurr a' Mhaim

Height	1099m
Prominence	316m
Meaning	peak of the large rounded hill
Lists	Munro, 51
Location	Loch Leven and Mamores, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht
Grid Ref	NN165667
Lat/Lon	56.7559, -5.00393

Heading into Glen Nevis, the large domed mountain capped in quartzite that dominates the view ahead is Sgurr a'Mhaim. Higher than most of the other Mamores Munro peaks, the views in most directions are stunning, but not northwards as Ben Nevis shields any views in this direction.

From Glen Nevis, a direct ascent of Sgurr a'Mhaim can be made following a path up its north-west shoulder.

Immediately behind Sgurr a'Mhaim's summit lies the ominously sounding 'Devil's Ridge' - a narrow crest leading onto the main Mamores ridge. The finest route taking in Sgurr a'Mhaim (and the 'Devil's Ridge') is the famed 'Ring of Steall', a classic ridge traverse in the centre of the Mamores range - a fabulous hillwalking route !

For fit hikers and hill-runners, here is also the option of bagging An Gearanach as part of a complete Mamores traverse (or even a longer Tranter's Round or Ramsay's Round).

Routes up Sgurr a' Mhaim

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Ring of Steall hiking route
	The middle section of the Mamores mountain range is often referred to as 'The Ring o' Steall'. Some easy rock-scrambling is enjoyed while bagging 4 Munros including Sgurr a' Mhaim and An Gearanach. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 1750m (5740ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 6:45hr

Mamores range hillwalking route
	The Mamores is one of the finest mountain ranges in Scotland, with 10 Munro summits scattered over crests and ridges between Glen Nevis and Glencoe. This route bags them all in one outing ! Peaks : 10 Munros Ascent : 3400m (11150ft) Distance : 34km (21m) Time : 14hr

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