Sgorr Ruadh, 'the red peak', takes its name from the red Torridonian sandstone it's built from. It rises above Coire Lair near Achnashellach, alongside Beinn Liath Mhor and Fuar Tholl, and its north-west face has cliffs and terraced buttresses that draw rock climbers. The cairn sits on the edge of sheer slopes, with a wind shelter close by, and the view west takes in Maol Chean-dearg and the Torridon mountains.
New to the Munros?Read our guide: What Are The Munros?Rock 4 m south of cairn
Red Torridonian sandstone in steep, terraced buttresses, with cliffs on the north-west face.
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Also on this route: Beinn Liath Mhor
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
