Sgòrr Ruadh
On the southern side of Coire Lair, Sgòrr Ruadh as a shapely mountain, grass-covered on it southern slopes, cliffs and buttresses on its northern flank.
Sgòrr Ruadh
| Height | 961m |
| Prominence | 723m |
| Meaning | red peak |
| Lists | Munros (M195) |
| Location | Coulin and Ben Damh, Applecross¸ Coulin and Torridon |
| Grid Ref | NG959505 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.49852, -5.40798 |
From the roadside, Sgòrr Ruadh doesn't appear as anything special, but head into Coire Lair and the mountain reveals an impressive north face of cliffs and butresses.
With less than 2km (as the crow flies) between Sgòrr Ruadh and its neighbour Beinn Liath Mhor, most hillwalkers will opt to bag these Munros together in one outing. The most popular approach is from Coire Lair, starting from Coulags in Stgrath Carron. A fine alternative is approach from Glen Torridon.
Both of these options can be extended. In the case of the approach from Coulags, Maol Chean-dearg can be added in, whereas from Glen Torridon, the route can be extended to include two Corbett peaks of Sgùrr Dubh and Sgòrr nan Lochain.
Routes up Sgòrr Ruadh
Coulin Forest from Strath Carron | |
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Hillwalking route up Beinn Liath Mhòr, Sgòrr Ruadh and Fuar Tholl from Achnashellach. A rugged circular with the option to extend to Maol Chean-dearg. Peaks : 2 Munros, 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1750m (5740ft) Distance : 21km (13m) Time : 8:10hr* | |
Coulin Forest from Glen Torridon | |
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Hillwalking route from Glen Torridon up Munros and Corbetts in Coulin Forest. Beinn Liath Mhòr, Sgòrr Ruadh, Sgùrr Dubh and Sgòrr nan Lochan Uaine. Peaks : 2 Munros, 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1750m (5740ft) Distance : 21km (13m) Time : 8:10hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.