Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 991 m · 3,253 ft
- Drop
- 182 m
- Grid ref
- NN 598 731
- Range
- Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry
- County
- Perth and Kinross
Summit: Mound.
Sgairneach Mhor is a Munro in Drumochter, Atholl & Glen Shee, 991 m (3,253 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgairneach Mhor from Drumochter Summit, is 10.9 km with 650 m of ascent and takes 3.5 to 5 hours.
Routes up Sgairneach Mhor
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgairneach Mhor from Drumochter Summit Shortest Least climb | 10.9 km | 650 m | 3.5–5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Drumochter Summit |
| The Drumochter hills west of the A9 | 24 km | 1,160 m | 7.5–10 h | Hard | 4/5 | Balsporran Cottages, A9 |
Sgairneach Mhor on its own (1)
Rounds that include Sgairneach Mhor (1)
Map
Summit at NN 598 731 (56.8284, -4.2981). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Sgairneach Mhor
- How high is Sgairneach Mhor?
- Sgairneach Mhor is 991 m (3,253 ft) high, a Munro in Drumochter, Atholl & Glen Shee. The summit is at grid reference NN 598 731.
- How long does it take to climb Sgairneach Mhor?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Sgairneach Mhor from Drumochter Summit, takes 3.5 to 5 hours: 10.9 km with 650 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Sgairneach Mhor?
- The route with the least climbing is Sgairneach Mhor from Drumochter Summit, starting from Drumochter Summit (NN 632 752): 10.9 km and 650 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Sgairneach Mhor?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.