South Cairngorms, Sgòr Gaoith from Glen Feshie
💧 Water sources: Yes – River Feshie and burns in Glen Feshie (reliable in lower glen)
🚴 Bike & Hike: No
🏕️ Wild camp: Yes
🏊 Wild swim: Yes – River Feshie pools in the glen
A direct and steep Cairngorm Munro accessed from Glen Feshie. The route climbs quickly from the glen onto a long ridge, with a dramatic drop into Coire Ruadh and extensive views over the central Cairngorm plateau. The ascent is straightforward but steep in places, with a well-defined summit ridge once gained. Conditions underfoot can be soft in sections near the glen.
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(Munro) Sgòr Gaoith 1118m
Lat, Long 57.06807, -3.812498
OS Grid Ref NN902989
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9 miles | 6–7 hours | bog* | hike***
no deer stalking
Conditions: steep initial ascent from Glen Feshie, exposed ridge sections, generally clear path on upper ground, boggy lower glen approach
Access notes: typically started from Achlean / Glen Feshie track network with long walk-in before ascent begins onto ridge line
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