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Sgurr a'Mhaim

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Sgurr a' Mhaim is on a projecting spur to the north of the main Mamores ridge. The summit is covered in quartzite sometimes mistaken for snow from Glen Nevis. The link to the Mamores is along the airy 'Devil's Ridge'.

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Region: Fort William

Altitude: 1099 metres

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Detailed route description and map

The Ring of Steall

Other routes and challenges

The route given above is the classic 4 Munro challenge, approaching Sgurr a' Mhaim via the Devil's Ridge. For an easier walk, the mountain could be climbed on its own from Glen Nevis via the descent route given.

The classic epic challenge for the hyper-fit is to traverse the whole Mamores ridge in a day - a major undertaking. There are eight Munros on or close to the main ridge itself, plus two eastern outliers which are traditionally included.

Walker-friendly accommodation in the area

Glencoe Hotels

Glencoe B&B

Glencoe Cottages

Lochaber Hostels

Panoramic summit view (click to open)




Users' walk reports for Sgurr a'Mhaim

There are 3725 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Sgurr a'Mhaim. They have contributed 102 public walk reports including this summit. These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. The rightmost column shows how many summits were included in their report, which may help you to find the most relevant reports.

Title AuthorDate walked LikesHills
  06/05/2017  27 M4
  25/05/2017  23 M10
  13/04/2012  21 M4
  19/07/2011  21 M10
  04/10/2014  17 M4
  03/06/2016  15 M10
  16/06/2012  15 M10
  13/04/2012  14 M4
  07/06/2013  13 M1
  26/05/2017  12 M4
  20/04/2012  12 M4
  29/04/2011  12 M8
  25/05/2017  10 M4
  12/09/2012  10 M4
  11/09/2015  9 M10
  30/07/2015  9 M10
  12/05/2012  8 M4
  26/05/2017  7 M4
  16/08/2015  7 M4
  14/09/2014  7 M4
  23/08/2014  7 M6
  09/07/2013  7 M4
  28/05/2016  6 M10
  07/08/2015  6 M4
  09/07/2015  6 M4
  03/07/2015  6 M6
  22/01/2015  6 M4
  14/07/2014  6 M3
  10/08/2012  6 M4
  24/07/2011  6 M4
  12/05/2018  5 M6
  29/12/2014  5 M2
  14/10/2012  5 M4
  13/04/2012  5 M6
  01/09/2017  4 M4
  05/05/2017  4 M1
  26/06/2016  4 M4
  18/06/2016  4 M4
  20/03/2016  4 M4
  28/08/2011  4 M4
  01/05/1993  4 M5
  21/02/2018  3 M4
  28/06/2014  3 M4
  25/08/2013  3 M1
  10/08/2013  3 M6
  10/06/2013  3 M4
  16/08/2010  3 M10
  10/07/2017  2 M10
  26/03/2017  2 M4
  30/07/2016  2 M3
  22/07/2015  2 M4
  23/08/2014  2 M5
  31/07/2013  2 M4
  13/07/2013  2 M4
  10/06/2013  2 M4
  22/09/2012  2 M4
  02/06/2012  2 M4
  29/05/2016  1 M4
  15/07/2015  1 M4
  09/06/2015  1 M4
  03/06/2014  1 M4
  12/05/2014  1 M4
  05/10/2013  1 M4
  23/02/2013  1 M4
  09/08/2012  1 M4
  17/06/2012  1 M4
  10/06/2012  1 M3
  31/03/2012  1 M9
  03/09/2011  1 M4
  12/07/2011  1 M6
  04/05/2011  1 M4
  06/11/2010  1 M4
  16/10/2010  1 M3
  13/08/2010  1 M4
  25/05/2008  1 M3
  18/01/2018  0 M4
  26/09/2017  0 M2
  03/05/2017  0 M4
  06/09/2016  0 M4
  16/04/2016  0 M4
  05/09/2015  0 M8
  20/09/2014  0 M4
  24/08/2014  0 M4
  13/07/2014  0 M4
  12/10/2013  0 M4
  23/08/2013  0 M4
  14/08/2012  0 M3
  12/08/2012  0 M4
  10/09/2011  0 M1
  05/09/2011  0 M4
  04/09/2011  0 M3
  14/08/2011  0 M4
  12/10/2010  0 M4
  24/09/2010  0 M4
  04/09/2010  0 M9
  24/07/2010  0 M3
  09/06/2010  0 M1
  04/03/2010  0 M2
  03/06/2009  0 M6
  26/05/2009  0 M1
  22/05/2008  0 M4
  31/01/1987  0 M2

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