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Sgùrr a'Mhàim
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Perhaps the mountain’s finest feature is the Devil’s Ridge, a narrow arête that connects it to the Munro top of Sgor an Iubhair to the south. Despite its wickedly intimidating title, the Devil’s Ridge is a marvellously entertaining grade one scramble and won’t trouble the adventurous hiker in kind conditions. Under snow and ice, however, this airy walkway is a wholly different ball game, best left to those with mountaineering skills and equipment.
Devilishly good hiking to one of the Mamores’ finest summits
Ancient stalkers’ paths make the Mamores gloriously accessible. They’re the perfect peaks if you’re new to hiking the Munros, undoubtedly spectacular with just the right amount of challenge. Walking routes to Sgùrr a’ Mhaim usually either start from Glen Nevis or Kinlochleven. Both have a range of accommodation options and are only a short drive from Fort William.
Approaches from Glen Nevis may be punishing on the thighs but the views to Ben Nevis’s bulk grow with every step. Once you reach the quartzite strewn summit, it’s the Ben that takes centre stage. It dominates the north, with the scything arc of the Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête completing the picture.
However, there’s so much to take in from this perch, such is its position in the heart of the West Highlands. Stob Ban’s impressive, craggy east face is seen beautifully to the south west, whilst to the east the rest of the Ring of Steall’s rollercoaster ridgeline beckons you to further your adventure.
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Elevation 1,060 m
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