Sgùrr Dubh Mòr facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sgùrr Dubh Mòr |
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Looking east from the Cuillin ridge to Sgùrr Dubh Mòr on the left and Sgurr Dubh an Da Bhein on the right.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 944 m (3,097 ft) |
| Prominence | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Parent peak | Sgurr Alasdair |
| Listing | Munro |
| Naming | |
| English translation | big black peak |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
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 Sgùrr Dubh Mòr
Location in Highland
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| Parent range | Cuillin |
| OS grid | NG457205 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 32 Explorer 411 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1874, Alexander Nicolson & John MacKenzie & Duncan MacIntyre |
| Easiest route | Scramble up Coir' a' Grunnda |
Sgùrr Dubh Mòr is a tall mountain in Scotland. It stands 944-metre (3,097 ft) high. This mountain is part of the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye. It is known as a Munro, which is a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) tall. Sgùrr Dubh Mòr is found a little bit east of the main Cuillin ridge. It is the highest point of the Dubh ridge, which stretches east towards Loch Coruisk.
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Where is Sgùrr Dubh Mòr Located?
Sgùrr Dubh Mòr is 944-metre (3,097 ft) tall. It sits about 250 metres (820 ft) east of another peak called Sgùrr Dubh an Da Bheinn. Sgùrr Dubh an Da Bheinn is 938-metre (3,077 ft) high and is directly on the main Cuillin ridge. The very top of Sgùrr Dubh Mòr is quite sharp. It is at the western end of a narrow ridge.
Who First Climbed Sgùrr Dubh Mòr?
The first people to climb Sgùrr Dubh Mòr were Alexander Nicolson and Duncan MacIntyre. They made their climb in 1874. Duncan MacIntyre was a local forester and enjoyed walking in the hills.
What is the Dubh Ridge?
Further east from Sgùrr Dubh Mòr is another peak called Sgùrr Dubh Beag. These mountains are all part of the Dubh ridge. This ridge is made of a type of rock called gabbro. The Dubh ridge goes east from Sgùrr Dubh an Da Bheinn and eventually reaches Loch Coruisk.
Climbing Sgùrr Dubh Mòr: Routes and Challenges
Climbing to the top of Sgùrr Dubh Mòr can be an exciting adventure. One of the best ways to climb it is by following the Dubh ridge from Loch Coruisk. This route involves some climbing that is not too difficult. However, climbers usually need to use a rope to lower themselves down a short section from the top of Sgùrr Dubh Beag. This is called an abseil.
Easier Ways to Reach the Summit
An easier and shorter way to climb Sgùrr Dubh Mòr is from Glen Brittle. You can go up a valley called Coir' a' Grunnda. The middle of this valley has many rocky parts, so it's better to take paths to the north or south of it.
Ways to Come Down the Mountain
Once you are at the top, there are different ways to come down. You can go west down Coire' a' Grunnda. Another option is to go southeast through a place called Caisteal a' Garbh-choire. You can also go south and then southeast, following the southern part of the Cuillin ridge. The southern sides of the Dubh ridge are very steep and rocky, so they are not good for climbing.
