Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 993 m · 3,258 ft
- Drop
- 226 m
- Grid ref
- NH 289 426
- Range
- Kyle of Lochalsh to Garve
- County
- Highland
Summit: Large cairn.
Sgurr na Ruaidhe is a Munro in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar, 993 m (3,258 ft) high. There are 4 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Sgurr na Ruaidhe from Glen Strathfarrar, is 7.3 km with 730 m of ascent and takes 3 to 4 hours.
Routes up Sgurr na Ruaidhe
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgurr na Ruaidhe from Glen Strathfarrar Shortest Least climb | 7.3 km | 730 m | 3–4 h | Moderate | 3/5 | Glen Strathfarrar |
| Carn nan Gobhar from Glen Strathfarrar | 12.2 km | 1,160 m | 5–6.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glen Strathfarrar |
| Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais from Glen Strathfarrar | 16.5 km | 1,550 m | 6.5–9 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glen Strathfarrar |
| The Strathfarrar Munros | 26.7 km | 1,630 m | 9–12 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glen Strathfarrar |
Sgurr na Ruaidhe on its own (3)
Hard
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New
Sgurr a' Choire Ghlais from Glen Strathfarrar
Glen Strathfarrar
16.5 km · 1550 m · 6.5–9 h
Rounds that include Sgurr na Ruaidhe (1)
Map
Summit at NH 289 426 (57.4415, -4.8525). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
- Carn nan GobharMunro992 m · 2.0 km
- Sgurr a' Choire GhlaisMunro1084 m · 3.1 km
- Sgurr Fhuar-thuillMunro1049 m · 5.4 km
- Beinn MheadhoinGraham664 m · 6.0 km
- Sgorr na DiollaidCorbett818 m · 6.4 km
- Beinn a' Bhathaich ArdCorbett862 m · 7.2 km
- Beinn na MuiceGraham694 m · 7.4 km
- Carn GormGraham677 m · 8.1 km
Questions about Sgurr na Ruaidhe
- How high is Sgurr na Ruaidhe?
- Sgurr na Ruaidhe is 993 m (3,258 ft) high, a Munro in Strathcarron, Achnashellach & Strathfarrar. The summit is at grid reference NH 289 426.
- How long does it take to climb Sgurr na Ruaidhe?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Sgurr na Ruaidhe from Glen Strathfarrar, takes 3 to 4 hours: 7.3 km with 730 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Sgurr na Ruaidhe?
- The route with the least climbing is Sgurr na Ruaidhe from Glen Strathfarrar, starting from Glen Strathfarrar (NH 307 396): 7.3 km and 730 m of ascent, graded moderate.
- Is there deer stalking on Sgurr na Ruaidhe?
- 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.