Sgòrr Dhearg, Beinn a' Bheithir

Height	1024m
Prominence	729m
Meaning	Red peak
Lists	Munros (M107)
Location	Appin and Beinn a' Bheithir, Northwest Argyll and Appin
Grid Ref	NN040555
Lat/Lon	56.65389, -5.17195
Munro tops	Sgòrr Bhan (946m)

Sgòrr Dearg is the highest peak on Beinn a' Bheithir, the complex mountain encircling Gleann a'Chaolais just south of Ballachulish. Due to it's shape, Beinn a'Bheithir is often referred to as the 'Ballachulish Horseshoe'.

Sgòrr Dhearg summit is predominantly scree and is at the apex of three spurs. Its western spur connects to Sgòrr Dhonuill, the other Munro summit on Beinn a'Bheither. The northern spur leads directly to forestry and with steep slopes either side is rarely walked on. The north-easterly spur travels to a minor summit Sgòrr Bhàn then splits into two more spurs, one of which forms 'Schoolhouse Ridge' - a route up which is a delightful and easy grade scramble.

The bealach between Sgòrr Dearg and Sgòrr Dhonuill is at a height of 744m and with a distance of under 2km between these Munro summits, most hillwalkers will bag both peaks in one outing.

Routes up Sgòrr Dhearg

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Beinn a' Bheithir from Ballachulish
	Hillwalking route up Sgòrr Dhearg and Sgòrr Dhonuill from Ballachulish, using forestry tracks then grassy and bouldery slopes to Munro summits. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1300m (4270ft) Distance : 12km (7m) Time : 5:10hr

Beinn a' Bheithir via Schoolhouse Ridge
	Beinn a’ Bheithir via Schoolhouse Ridge has an easy rock scramble to Sgòrr Dhearg and Sgòrr Dhonuill, with descent options including scree slopes. Peaks : 2 Munros, 1 Munro Top Ascent : 1350m (4430ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 5:45hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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