Beinn Sgritheall
| Meaning: | From the gaelic probably meaning, scree hill |
| Munro Region: | Loch Eil to Glen Shiel |
| Munro Number: | 183 |
| Height in Metres: | 974 metres |
| OS Map Reference: | OS Sheet 33, GR: 836127 |
Beinn Sgritheall is a very impressive mountain which rises directly on the north side of Loch Hourn in a single sweep from the water's edge to the narrow crest. High up on its seaward face vast scree slopes and shattered crags give the mountain an intimidating appearance, but no one should consider attempting the ascent directly up these slopes. The north side of Beinn Sgritheall has several wild and remote corries, but they are relatively unfrequented as it is a long walk in to them.
A good traverse of the mountain can be made by its west and east ridges, approaching from the road along the side of Loch Hourn. Starting to the south-west of the mountain, climb uphill through the Coille Mhialairigh to reach the west ridge near a small loch. Climb this ridge to the summit and traverse the south-east ridge, crossing a minor top and descending steeply to the Bealach Arnasdail. Finally go down steep slopes southwards in the corrie above Arnisdale.
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- 1. Loch Lomond to Loch Tay
- 2. The River Tay to Rannoch Moor
- 3. Strath Orchy to Loch Leven
- 4. Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht
- 5. The Drumochter Hills
- 6. The West Mounth: Blair Atholl to Braemar
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- 8. The Cairngorms
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- 10. Loch Eil to Glen Shiel
- 11. Glen Affric and Kintail
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- 17. The Islands
