Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 961 m · 3,152 ft
- Drop
- 723 m
- Grid ref
- NG 959 505
- Region
- Torridon & Applecross
- Range
- Applecross to Achnasheen
- County
- Highland
Summit: Rock 4m S of cairn.
Sgorr Ruadh is a Munro in Torridon & Applecross, 961 m (3,152 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Beinn Liath Mhòr and Sgòrr Ruadh, is 15.3 km with 1,220 m of ascent and takes 5.5 to 7.5 hours.
Routes up Sgorr Ruadh
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgorr Ruadh from Achnashellach station Shortest | 14.4 km | 1,490 m | 6–8 h | Hard | 3/5 | Achnashellach station |
| Beinn Liath Mhòr and Sgòrr Ruadh Least climb | 15.3 km | 1,220 m | 5.5–7.5 h | Hard | 2/5 | Achnashellach station |
Sgorr Ruadh on its own (1)
Rounds that include Sgorr Ruadh (1)
Map
Summit at NG 959 505 (57.4986, -5.4078). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Sgorr Ruadh
- How high is Sgorr Ruadh?
- Sgorr Ruadh is 961 m (3,152 ft) high, a Munro in Torridon & Applecross. The summit is at grid reference NG 959 505.
- How long does it take to climb Sgorr Ruadh?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Beinn Liath Mhòr and Sgòrr Ruadh, takes 5.5 to 7.5 hours: 15.3 km with 1,220 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Sgorr Ruadh?
- The route with the least climbing is Beinn Liath Mhòr and Sgòrr Ruadh, starting from Achnashellach station (NH 002 484): 15.3 km and 1,220 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Sgorr Ruadh?
- 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.