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Sgurr Alasdair

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Munro Marilyn
Height
992 m · 3,255 ft
Drop
992 m
Grid ref
NG 450 207
Region
Isle of Skye
Range
Minginish and the Cuillin Hills
County
Highland

Summit: Rock.

Sgurr Alasdair is a Munro in Isle of Skye, 992 m (3,255 ft) high. There are 3 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr Alasdair from Glenbrittle campsite, is 8.6 km with 950 m of ascent and takes 3.5 to 5 hours.

Routes up Sgurr Alasdair

Routes up Sgurr Alasdair compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Sgurr Alasdair from Glenbrittle campsite Shortest Least climb 8.6 km 950 m 3.5–5 h Hard
Sgurr Mhic Choinnich from Glenbrittle campsite 9.1 km 950 m 3.5–5 h Hard
Sgùrr Alasdair and Sgùrr Mhic Choinnich 10.4 km 960 m 4–5.5 h Hard

Sgurr Alasdair on its own (2)

Rounds that include Sgurr Alasdair (1)

Map

Summit at NG 450 207 (57.2066, -6.2241). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Sgurr Alasdair

How high is Sgurr Alasdair?
Sgurr Alasdair is 992 m (3,255 ft) high, a Munro in Isle of Skye. The summit is at grid reference NG 450 207.
How long does it take to climb Sgurr Alasdair?
The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr Alasdair from Glenbrittle campsite, takes 3.5 to 5 hours: 8.6 km with 950 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Sgurr Alasdair?
The route with the least climbing is Sgurr Alasdair from Glenbrittle campsite, starting from Glenbrittle campsite (NG 411 205): 8.6 km and 950 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Sgurr Alasdair?
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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