Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 1,040 m · 3,413 ft
- Drop
- 839 m
- Grid ref
- NM 902 966
- Range
- Knoydart to Glen Kingie
- County
- Highland
Summit: Boulder 5m NE of destroyed trig point.
Sgurr na Ciche is a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, 1,040 m (3,413 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr na Ciche from Kinlockarkaig, is 24.3 km with 1,130 m of ascent and takes 7.5 to 10 hours.
Routes up Sgurr na Ciche
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgurr na Ciche from Kinlockarkaig Shortest Least climb | 24.3 km | 1,130 m | 7.5–10 h | Hard | 3/5 | Kinlockarkaig |
| Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan | 30.8 km | 1,860 m | 10–14 h | Hard | 4/5 | Strathan, end of the Loch Arkaig road |
Sgurr na Ciche on its own (1)
Rounds that include Sgurr na Ciche (1)
Hard
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New
Sgùrr na Cìche, Garbh Chìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan
Strathan, Loch Arkaig
30.8 km · 1860 m · 10–14 h
Map
Summit at NM 902 966 (57.0135, -5.4569). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
- Garbh Chioch MhorMunro1013 m · 0.9 km
- Beinn an AodainnCorbett887 m · 2.0 km
- Sgurr nan CoireachanMunro954 m · 3.2 km
- Bidein a' ChabairCorbett868 m · 3.9 km
- Sgurr a' Choire-bheitheCorbett913 m · 4.9 km
- Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidhCorbett835 m · 5.0 km
- Luinne BheinnMunro939 m · 5.2 km
- Carn MorCorbett830 m · 5.7 km
Questions about Sgurr na Ciche
- How high is Sgurr na Ciche?
- Sgurr na Ciche is 1,040 m (3,413 ft) high, a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig. The summit is at grid reference NM 902 966.
- How long does it take to climb Sgurr na Ciche?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr na Ciche from Kinlockarkaig, takes 7.5 to 10 hours: 24.3 km with 1,130 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Sgurr na Ciche?
- The route with the least climbing is Sgurr na Ciche from Kinlockarkaig, starting from Kinlockarkaig (NM 988 916): 24.3 km and 1,130 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Sgurr na Ciche?
- 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.