Scotland
Sgiath Mhor
504M
1654FT
About Sgiath Mhor
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Katrine, this Trossachs hill offers a rugged, often pathless ascent through bracken and heather. At 504 metres, it serves as a fine vantage point for viewing the sprawling waters of the reservoir below and the jagged profiles of the Arrochar Alps to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
428th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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27
Nearest Town
Kinlochard
Geology
The ground beneath you is composed of hardened sandstone and mudstone, created from volcanic debris and ancient sediments.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN438061
Latitude
56.2217°N
Longitude
4.5207°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sgiath Mhòr translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Great Wing' or 'Great Shield,' likely a reference to the broad, sweeping shape of the hill’s western shoulder as it drops towards the glens.
- •The summit provides an excellent perspective on the full length of Loch Katrine, with the iconic profile of Ben Lomond visible to the southwest and the rocky crest of Stob a' Choin dominating the northern horizon.
- •Ascents usually begin from Glengyle at the western head of Loch Katrine, a location historically significant as the birthplace of the Highland folk hero and outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor.
- •While the name suggests a 'Great Wing,' any sense of effortless flight is quickly dispelled by the dense, knee-deep bracken that defends the lower slopes during the summer months.