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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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The Ring of Steall Skyrace route near Kinlochleven is a difficult jogging challenge, covering 17.8 miles (28.7 km) with an impressive 7284 feet (2220 metres) of elevation gain. You will experience exceptionally rough and varied terrain, including rock, scree, and boggy sections, alongside thrilling scrambling over ridges like the Devil's Ridge. The route offers dramatic Scottish Highland scenery, with panoramic views of Ben Nevis and the Mamores, and passes the famous Steall Waterfall. Expect a demanding journey that typically takes around 6 hours and 1 minutes to complete.
This route demands a high level of fitness, sure-footedness, and mountain experience. The terrain is technical, with about 95% unpaved surfaces, and includes significant scrambling sections that require comfort with exposure. Be aware that weather conditions in the Scottish Highlands can change rapidly and become severe, so you must be prepared for all eventualities. Once you commit to certain sections, especially the ridges, retreating can be difficult, so plan your journey carefully.
The Ring of Steall Skyrace route is notable for embodying the tradition of skyrunning, an uncompromising style of mountain running over technical terrain. It incorporates two lofty ridges within the Mamores, including the famously exposed Devil's Ridge, and summits four Munros. This classic skyrunning event is renowned for its inherent difficulty and the significant physical and mental demands it places on participants, making it a true test of endurance and skill.
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