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Name:Sgurr Sgeithe
Hill number:3193
Height:793m / 2602ft
Parent (Ma):737  Meall Buidhe
RHB Section:10B: Knoydart to Glen Kingie
County/UA:Highland
Catchment:Nevis (Loch)
Class:Simm, Corbett Top
(Tu,Sim,CT)
Grid ref:NM 86170 98227
Summit feature:rock
Drop:38m
Col:755m  NM858982  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 33 40
(1:25k) 398E 413S
Observations:rock 4m E is 10cm lower
Survey:Abney level
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 45 users)ByDate of Ascent
On TGO Challenge, a useful way to gather in this fine outlier on a fairly convoluted knobbly ridge. Down to camp in the corrie to the northColin Crawford12/05/2023
with JW on a backpack trip climbing eight MunrosFrank01/05/2020
After a day in the rain and clouds it all parted and the sun came out with views across to Glen Moriston.jimbloomer19/03/2017
Up from Inverie to Mam Mheadail. First of a round of three Corbett tops and Meall Buidhe (twice!)Main problem was descent north from Meall Buidhe on poor snow without axe or even poles. Re-ascent was easier on a better line. On final descent dropping off the ridge to re-join the main track at about 450 metres on a bare slope of shortish grass I saw a badger! Not a tree within miles ( I always associate them with woodland) and I got to within three metres of it so there was no mistaking its stripey nose. Unfortunately I did not have my camera.dickscroop30/04/2015
Ascended from Mam Meadail after walking up from Inverie.chriswatson21/05/2013
Camping with friends about the 350m level on the Barrisdale – Mam Barrisdale path. Circuit of Luinne Bheinn and Meall Buidhe. From Luinne Bheinn East Top I took the path heading towards Meall Buidhe. I deviated slightly off the path to reach the summit of a top of about 800m*. The path then goes over the slopes of Druim Leac a' Shith (839m), avoiding the summit. I went to the summit. This is a Corbett Top. I rejoined the path, going to Bealach a Coire and continuing up towards the South-east top of Meall Buidhe. I contoured round above large rock slabs to join the ridge to get to Sgurr Sgeithe. * Subsequently determined that this is Meall Coire na Gaoithe'n Ear as listed in DBIH.pwbellarby01/06/2008
v fine summit & situation. from Camusrory (boat) RHW27/04/2003
Top bagged on way back to Mam Meadail path.Dugswell222/05/1991
Ascended from Sourlies bothy in perfect conditions, heading for Inverie.JohnW26/05/1981
With: solo; From Carnach River up to Mam Meadail. Stopped at top of pass. I let the others go on to camp at Loch an Dubh-lochain while I left my sack & climbed Meall Bhuidhe in cloud on my own. Did Sgurr Sgeithe almost by accident on way back.Ian Baines22/06/1976
iainwalton01/09/2023
Simon Winton26/04/2023
GaryJones21/04/2023
Isbjorn27/02/2023
Kevin2903512/03/2022
Tony S27/04/2019
interloper19/06/2018
Fletch19/06/2018
mae04/06/2018
weaselmaster26/05/2018
Sick Kid26/05/2018
neilsan18/05/2018
Marra125/07/2017
Wycombe Wanderer28/04/2017
BaggerGutt30/05/2016
Alan Whatley09/05/2016
m0untain_n0mad18/05/2015
rocket-ron10/07/2013
iaindbrown21/05/2013
alda21/05/2013
daviemore19/05/2013
steven morrice24/05/2011
Gavin Theobald26/03/2011
IainT12/05/2010
justin99912/08/2009
StueyB27/05/2006
bertbarnett12315/05/2005
chalky195320/10/2003
TamCollie01/06/2002
Robin5601/01/2000
Tricky08/05/1996
Martin6626/06/1990
Alan Moore10/06/1986
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