Sgor Gaoith Group Walks | Join a Walk
Join group walks, find walking companions and friends, or organise your own!
Don't walk alone! Find friendly walkers to explore Sgor Gaoith together. Join scheduled group walks or start your own.
Elevation
1,116m
3,661 ft
Prominence
243m
Coordinates
57.0686, -3.8109
NN903989
OS Map
36 43
Explorer: OL57S 403S
At the summit, you'll find a large cairn and a trig point, perfect for a photo op and to mark your achievement.
Sgor Gaoith is primarily composed of granite and offers a striking example of mountain erosion, with its rugged features shaped by glacial activity during the last Ice Age.
On clear days, you can see the vast expanse of the Cairngorms, including the stunning Loch Einich and Loch Morlich.
The name 'Sgor Gaoith' translates to 'peak of the wind' in Gaelic, a fitting title considering the often bracing gusts encountered at the summit.
Sgor Gaoith holds cultural significance for local communities and is a celebrated hiking destination for both locals and tourists.
This is the most popular route to ascend Sgor Gaoith, starting from the Glen Feshie car park. The route follows a clear path through woodland, emerging onto open moorland with stunning views of the Cairngorms. From there, a steady climb leads to the summit, offering breathtaking views over Loch Einich and the surrounding mountains.
This route starts from the Whitewell car park near Rothiemurchus and follows the track to Loch Einich. From the loch, a steep ascent leads up to the ridge and on to Sgor Gaoith. This route is longer but offers a scenic journey through the Rothiemurchus Forest and alongside Loch Einich.
A rewarding circular route that takes in both Sgor Gaoith and its neighbouring Munro top, Sgoran Dubh Mor. Starting from Glen Feshie, the route climbs to Sgor Gaoith before continuing along the ridge to Sgoran Dubh Mor and descending via the eastern slopes back to the starting point.
This route begins at the Achlean car park in Glen Feshie and follows a well-trodden path through the forest before climbing onto the open hillside. The ascent offers excellent views of the surrounding glens and peaks, culminating in the summit of Sgor Gaoith with its dramatic cliffs above Loch Einich.
A challenging winter route starting from Glen Feshie, taking in Monadh Mor before continuing to Sgor Gaoith. This route is best suited for experienced winter walkers and requires full winter equipment. It offers a remote and exhilarating adventure with spectacular views over the Cairngorm Plateau.
Glen Feshie car park, accessible from the A9 at Kincraig. Offers ample space but can fill up quickly during peak seasons.
The nearest train station is in Kingussie, from where you can catch a local bus to Kincraig.
There are no facilities at the mountain itself but nearby Aviemore offers a variety of cafes, shops, and toilets.
Join friendly walkers exploring Sgor Gaoith and surrounding area
More walks starting close to this area
Create a walk and let others join you. It's free and easy!
Some common questions about the hills answered
Many walkers use Walkmates to join or organise walks with others. You can check for group walks around Sgor Gaoith through the maps
Activity varies by location and time, but Walkmates lets you see whether others have shared walks or shown interest in this area. Find other people through the walking friends search walking friends for Sgor Gaoith search or of course create your own walk for Sgor Gaoith
Yes. If there aren’t any walks listed already, you can create a walk and make it available for others to join.
If you're signed up to Walkmates, you can create a walk to Sgor Gaoith.
There are often multiple ways to walk this hill, depending on experience and route preference. Walkmates helps you explore walks and routes that others have shared.
Yes. You can suggest or create routes to share with others. Walkmates focuses on the social side of walking, so routes are used to help people organise walks and explore areas together, rather than as detailed navigation tools or route libraries.
Other uses really appreciate knowledgeable walkers sharing their routes. Share your favourite route to Sgor Gaoith here
We always strive to keep the information on Walkmates as accurate as possible. If you find an error, please let us know through the contact form and we'll aim to correct it as quickly as possible
Grid Ref: NN903989
Braeriach
1,296m
Cairn Toul
1,291m
![Ben Macdui [Beinn Macduibh]](https://cdn.walkmates.com/gallery-images/e60cf32aeb394c3282fcdd14a63368f0.jpg)
Ben Macdui [Beinn Macduibh]
1,309m
Cairn Gorm
1,245m
Beinn Mheadhoin
1,183m
+ 5 more nearby hills
Find more walking companions in the area
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!