Sgorr Dhearg is one of the twin Munro summits of Beinn a’ Bheithir, a magnificent, horseshoe-shaped mountain just south of Ballachulish on the banks of both Loch Linnhe and Loch Leven. At 3,360 feet (1,024 m), Sgorr Dhearg is the higher of the two summits and lies at the eastern end of the peak. Sgorr Dhonuill, its sister summit, lies a little west and it’s easy to bag both.

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Location: Ballachulish, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir) via the School-House Ridge

15.9km

07:24

1,170m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Ballachulish Horseshoe — Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill

15.4km

07:22

1,160m

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3. View from Ballachulish Bridge – Beinn a' Bheithir Bealach loop from Glenachulish

16.8km

07:09

1,170m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Alex Foxfield

October 16, 2022

Sgòrr Dhearg is most notable for its elegant curving ridgeline when seen from the neighbouring subsidiary summit of Sgòrr Bhan. It makes for a classic scene in winter – a glorious white arc of virgin snow.

It is Beinn a' Bheithir's principal summit and one of two Munros on this huge mountain, along with Sgòrr Dhònuill. Linking the two together is easy enough by descending to a high bealach before ascending the other.

Perhaps the finest and most exciting way up Sgòrr Dhearg is via the Schoolhouse Ridge and Sgòrr Bhan – a rewarding Grade I scramble.

pragMARtiger

August 16, 2020

In good weather you can see Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain

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Andrew

October 13, 2021

An easier ridge to tackle and steady going from the School path up to the summit. Good views around.

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Location: Ballachulish, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir) via the School-House Ridge

2. Ballachulish Horseshoe — Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill

3. View from Ballachulish Bridge – Beinn a' Bheithir Bealach loop from Glenachulish

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