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Sgurr na Banachdich

Munro

Quick Facts

This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.

Altitude

965 m (3166 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.

NG44052245

An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.

Stature

190 of 282 Munros

The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.

Routes

Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.

Meaning

Rocky peak of the milkmaid

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required

32	South Skye & Cuillin Hills

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

Description

Sgurr na Banachdich is one of the peaks on the Black Cuillin Ridge located between Sgurr Dearg and Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh.

The ascent begins in Coire Na Banachdich E of the Window Buttress. The route, which it is marked by cairns, goes up a boulder filled gully then traverses above cliffs to Bealach na Banadaich. Continue S on ridge over minor tops to reach summit. There is some exposed scrambling on the crest.

An alternative and easier route WNW of the summit ascends the curved face between the two ridges, An Diallaid and Sgurr nan Gobhar.

Hazards you may encounter on Sgurr na Banachdich include

Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.

Crags on or near ascent routes.

Crags near summit.

Narrow Ridges, with exposure.

Scrambling (major), greater exposure and steeper rock.

Magnetic rock, compass bearings inacurate.

General Considerations

Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.

Wind usually increases with altitude.

Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.

River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.

Picture Gallery for Sgurr na Banachdich

Looking back towards Glen Brittle from above Coir' an Eich, Sgurr nan Gobhar ridge on the left, An Diallad ridge on the right

Image by Peter Burgess

Coir' an Eich looking towards the summit, the foot of the An Diallad ridge on the left and the Sgurr Gobhar ridge forming the right-hand wall

Image by Peter Burgess

South Cullin Ridge from Banachdich, July 1992.

Image by Nicholas Blease

Looking towards the summit from the central top of An Diallad

Image by Peter Burgess

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Weather & OS Maps

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Sgurr na Banachdich
by Metcheck

Sgurr na Banachdich Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Routes that include Sgurr na Banachdich

Ascent

Distance

Time

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Description

Rating

955 m

7.36 km

3.5 hrs

Sgurr na Banachdich

A short route on excellent rock, with some scrambling and exposure. You are recommended to purchase and study a higher scale map of the Black Cuillin of Skye before attempting an ascent.