On summit of Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh - view to Sgurr Dearg & Sgurr Alasdair

Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh

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Munro
Height
972 m · 3,189 ft
Drop
124 m
Grid ref
NG 445 231
Region
Isle of Skye
Range
Minginish and the Cuillin Hills
County
Highland

Summit: Cairn.

Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh is a Munro in Isle of Skye, 972 m (3,189 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh from Glenbrittle youth hostel, is 9.3 km with 960 m of ascent and takes 4 to 5 hours.

Routes up Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh

Routes up Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh from Glenbrittle youth hostel Shortest 9.3 km 960 m 4–5 h Hard
Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh and Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh Least climb 9.6 km 960 m 4–5.5 h Hard

Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh on its own (1)

Rounds that include Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh (1)

Map

Summit at NG 445 231 (57.2273, -6.2344). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh

How high is Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh?
Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh is 972 m (3,189 ft) high, a Munro in Isle of Skye. The summit is at grid reference NG 445 231.
How long does it take to climb Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh?
The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh from Glenbrittle youth hostel, takes 4 to 5 hours: 9.3 km with 960 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh?
The route with the least climbing is Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh from Glenbrittle youth hostel, starting from Glenbrittle youth hostel (NG 409 225): 9.3 km and 960 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh?
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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