Sgùrr na Ruaidhe
At the eastern end of the Strathfarrar Munro circuit, Sgùrr na Ruaidhe is a grass-covered lump of a hill overlooking the head of Loch Orrin.
Sgùrr na Ruaidhe
| Height | 993m |
| Prominence | 226m |
| Meaning | peak of redness |
| Lists | Munros (M151) |
| Location | North of Glen Strathfarrar, Glen Carron to Glen Strathfarrar |
| Grid Ref | NH289426 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.44144, -4.85278 |
Standing overlooking Strathfarrar and Glen Orrin, Sgùrr na Ruaidhe is a grass-covered hill overlooking the head of Loch Orrin.
Sgùrr na Ruaidhe is most likely to be climbed on a route with the other Strathfarrar Munros. As part of a clockwise circuit on these hills, Sgùrr na Ruaidhe is the final peak, leaving a rather damp descent for the return to the roadside.
Routes up Sgùrr na Ruaidhe
Strathfarrar Munros | |
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A quiet road from Struy in Strathglass leads to a circular hillwalking route that bags Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais and the Strathfarrar Munros. Peaks : 4 Munros, option of 1 Fiona/Graham
Ascent : 1580m (5180ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 6:55hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
