Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir)
1024m (3361ft)
The Glen Creran Hills, Loch Leven to Connel Bridge, Strath of Orchy and Glen Lochy, Highland, Scotland
Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) means 'Red Peak (Hill of the Thunderbolt)' and is pronounced 'skoor djerrack (byn a vair)'.
The summit of Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.75ml (12.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 4,175ft (1,272m) |
| Time: | 7.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
South Ballachulish - Gleann a' Chaolais - Beinn a' Bheithir Ridge - Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) - Sgorr Dhonuill (Beinn a' Bheithir) - South Ballachulish - Glencoe.
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir)
Daniel Moran walked up Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) on May 16th, 2024 [weather] Great day - Devils ridge
Andy Buxton climbed Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) during January, 1966 [with] BVGS
Julie Buckley bagged Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) during September, 2013 [from/via/route] Ballachulish [with] Daughter and friends [weather] Sunny, snowy
Mark Davidson hiked Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) on July 1st, 2015 [with] Alone [weather] Nice & sunny in the morning before starting to cloud up in the afternoon
Bay Wan summited Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir) on October 15th, 2011 [from/via/route] Car park at the bottom? [with] Cocoa Dog [weather] Misty - Didn't realise it was a Munroe until afterwards :)
Mr M A Blanchard, Simon Duerden, Paul Booth, Trevor Williams and Adam Shewry have all walked, climbed & bagged Sgorr Dhearg (Beinn a' Bheithir).
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