Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Sgòrr Ruadh
Also known as: Sgorr Ruadh
In or near Achintee.
Sgòrr Ruadh — 960m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Achnashellach · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sgòrr Ruadh is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Part of Northwest Highlands. Wikidata describes it as: "960m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.4986°, -5.4077°.
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Official information
Sgòrr Ruadh is a prominent mountain located in the Coulin Forest, known for its steep southern slopes and impressive face above Coire Lair. It is often climbed either alone or in combination with nearby peaks like Beinn Liath Mhòr and Fuar Tholl, offering various challenging routes for experienced walkers.
From the Wikipedia article
Sgorr Ruadh (Scottish Gaelic: An Sgùrr Ruadh) is a mountain between Strath Carron and Glen Torridon in Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It is located in Coire Lair near Achnashellach along with two other mountains, Beinn Liath Mhòr and Fuar Tholl, and is often climbed together with one or both of these other mountains.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4986, -5.4077
- Address
- Wester Ross, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Achnashellach — 4.8 km
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3398068 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sgorr Ruadh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sgorr Ruadh from Beinn Liath Mhor.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sgòrr Ruadh?
- Sgòrr Ruadh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Sgòrr Ruadh?
- Sgòrr Ruadh — 960m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Sgòrr Ruadh?
- The nearest railway station is Achnashellach, about 4.8 km away. Its coordinates are 57.4986°, -5.4077°.
- Is Sgòrr Ruadh free to visit?
- Yes, Sgòrr Ruadh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sgòrr Ruadh?
- The nearest railway station is Achnashellach, about 4.8 km away.