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Carn Dearg & Sgor Gaibhre is a route in “The Loch Ossian” region / range which is located in the Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a circular routeA fairly straighforward route taking in 2 munros to the south of Loch Ossain starting from Corrour train station. It's possible to climb them from the morning train from Fort William / Roybridge and catch the return train in the afternoon. Alternatively there's a good hostel which could also be used as a base for a few days.
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 22 km/ 13 miles | 790 m/ 2592 ft | 5 hours plus |
There are 2 munros on the route and are listed below
| Munro | Height | Order | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carn Dearg | 941 | 231 | Karn Jerrack | Red cairn like peak |
| Sgor Gaibhre | 955 | 208 | Skor Gay-yerrer | Rocky peak of the goat |
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NN35516639 | 66° ENE | 1.3 (1.3) | Start from Corrour train station taking the track to Loch Ossian |
 | NN36726691 | 88° E | 0.4 (1.7) | Take the right path when it divides |
 | NN37106692 | 90° E | 0.4 (2.1) | At the lochan take a fainter path |
 | NN37476692 | 87° E | 1.8 (3.9) | The path skirts around the south of "Meall na Lice" |
 | NN39276699 | 96° E | 1.8 (5.7) | Pass Peter's Rock & branch uphill on the left over heathery moorland upto a col |
 | NN41066680 | 172° S | 0.2 (5.9) | Continue from col onto the northwestern ridge of Carn Dearg |
 | NN41096656 | 127° SE | 0.8 (6.7) | From here continue along onto the stony summit ; From the summit head down to a broken ridge |
 | NN417661 | 55° NE | 0.4 (7.1) | The summit Carn Dearg (941 metres) |
 | NN42076635 | 60° ENE | 1.2 (8.3) | Drop down to a top and thn onto a col between Carn Dearg & Sgor Gaibhre |
 | NN43156696 | 70° ENE | 1.3 (9.6) | From the col climb onto summit of Stob Gaibhre; Then head for a Bealach |
| NN444674 | 332° NNW | 0.6 (10.2) | The summit Sgor Gaibhre (955 metres) |
 | NN44156789 | 17° NNE | 0.4 (10.6) | From Bealach nan Sgor onto the top Sgor Choinnich |
 | NN44286831 | 289° WNW | 0.8 (11.4) | From Sgor Choinnich drop to a col just south-south-east of "Meall Nathrack Mor" |
 | NN43486859 | 310° NW | 0.3 (11.7) | Continue pass the Knoll "Meall Nathrack Mor" (834m) |
 | NN43236880 | 294° WNW | 1.7 (13.4) | From "Meall Nathrack Mor" drop down (initially quite steep) to a small wood |
 | NN41656951 | 325° NW | 0.5 (13.9) | From here onto a path and follow it down (shooting lodge) |
 | NN41386991 | 197° SSW | 0.5 (14.4) | |
 | NN41236942 | 216° SW | 0.2 (14.6) | Continue back along the track on the south side of Loch Ossian |
 | NN41116926 | 242° WSW | 5.4 (20) | Head back on the track |
 | NN36346678 | 242° WSW | 5.4 (25.4) | Return to the staion and vist the cafe if open |
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
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