Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh
Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh (Scottish Gaelic for 'peak of the dog / fox')[2] is a mountain peak in the Black Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. It is a Munro with a height of 918 metres (3,012 ft). Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering.
Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 918 m (3,012 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 71 m (233 ft) |
Listing | Munro |
Coordinates | 57°13′51″N 6°14′01″W |
Naming | |
English translation | peak of the dog / fox |
Language of name | Gaelic |
Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [ˈs̪kuːrˠ ə ˈvat̪ɪ] |
Geography | |
Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh Location in Skye | |
Location | Skye, Scotland |
Parent range | Cuillin |
OS grid | NG446235 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 32 |
Climbing | |
First ascent | Possibly 1887, John MacKenzie and H.C. Hart |
Easiest route | Scramble |
The simplest route ascends via the col of An Dorus (the Door), most easily reached from Glen Brittle. The mountain has four summits; only the highest can be reached by scramblers. The three lower summits require rock-climbing skills and equipment.
References
- "walkhighlands x". walkhighlands.co.uk. walkhighlands.co.uk. 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- "Sgurr a' Mhadaidh". Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba: Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland.
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