Sgurr a' Mhaim
A Munro of 1,099 metres in the Mamores above Glen Nevis, climbed from the Lower Falls by its north-west shoulder.
Sgurr a' Mhaim, 1,099 metres, stands in the Mamores, the range above Glen Nevis.
It is number 51 of the 282 Munros, and higher than any of its near neighbours: Am Bodach, Stob Ban, Stob Coire a' Chairn and An Gearanach all stand about two kilometres away. Below it in Glen Nevis is the Steall gorge, whose path the John Muir Trust helps to look after.
Walkers climb it from the Lower Falls in Glen Nevis, up its long north-west shoulder. Many know it for the Ring of Steall, which Mountaineering Scotland names alongside the Carn Mor Dearg Arete as one of Lochaber's celebrated routes, with a scrambling course for those who want to tackle it. Mountaineering Scotland warns that scrambling grades are set for dry summer conditions, and that in anything less the same ground becomes much more difficult and dangerous. The avalanche service's Lochaber forecast does not name the Mamores, but under snow the risk is here all the same. Choose a day with a good forecast, and carry a map, a compass and warm clothes.
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Stob BanA Munro of 999.7 metres in the Mamores above Glen Nevis, climbed from the Lower Falls by Coire a' Mhusgain and its east ridge.1 mile as the crow flies
Steall FallsA rough path through the Nevis Gorge to a meadow under Steall Falls, among the highest in Scotland.1 mile as the crow flies
Nevis Range Mountain GondolaScotland’s tallest mountain, the summit of Ben Nevis is at an elevation of 4,411ft above sea level.3 miles as the crow flies
KinlochlevenThe aluminium village at the head of Loch Leven, now a stop on the West Highland Way and a base for the Mamores.3 miles as the crow flies
The Pap of GlencoeThe pointed hill above Glencoe village, a steep, rough walk of about seven kilometres to a wide view along Loch Leven.5 miles as the crow flies
Places to stay near Sgurr a' Mhaim, and when each is next free.
RiverBeds at Woodlands Glencoe- Sleeps 2
- In Ballachulish
- 9 miles from Sgurr a' Mhaim
Stormhouse South- Sleeps 2
- In Appin
- 19 miles from Sgurr a' Mhaim
Stormhouse North- Sleeps 2
- In Appin
- 19 miles from Sgurr a' Mhaim
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