Descending from Sgor an Lochain Uaine

Sgor an Lochain Uaine

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Munro
Height
1,258 m · 4,127 ft
Drop
117 m
Grid ref
NN 954 976
Region
Cairngorms
Range
Cairngorms
County
Aberdeenshire

Summit: Boulder c.5m WNW of cairn.

Sgor an Lochain Uaine is a Munro in Cairngorms, 1,258 m (4,127 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgor an Lochain Uaine from Linn of Dee car park, is 37.9 km with 1,300 m of ascent and takes 10.5 to 14.5 hours.

Routes up Sgor an Lochain Uaine

Routes up Sgor an Lochain Uaine compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Sgor an Lochain Uaine from Linn of Dee car park Shortest Least climb 37.9 km 1,300 m 10.5–14.5 h Hard
The Devil's Point, Cairn Toul and Sgòr an Lochain Uaine 39.5 km 1,360 m 11–15.5 h Hard

Sgor an Lochain Uaine on its own (1)

Rounds that include Sgor an Lochain Uaine (1)

Map

Summit at NN 954 976 (57.0584, -3.7259). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Sgor an Lochain Uaine

How high is Sgor an Lochain Uaine?
Sgor an Lochain Uaine is 1,258 m (4,127 ft) high, a Munro in Cairngorms. The summit is at grid reference NN 954 976.
How long does it take to climb Sgor an Lochain Uaine?
The quickest route on TRXO, Sgor an Lochain Uaine from Linn of Dee car park, takes 10.5 to 14.5 hours: 37.9 km with 1,300 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Sgor an Lochain Uaine?
The route with the least climbing is Sgor an Lochain Uaine from Linn of Dee car park, starting from Linn of Dee car park (NO 062 896): 37.9 km and 1,300 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Sgor an Lochain Uaine?
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.

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