Scotland
Sgurr Mor East Top
597M
1958FT
About Sgurr Mor East Top
Resting on a high ridge in the Scottish Highlands, this peak is characterized by its steep, heathery flanks and remote feel. Though often overlooked by those seeking more famous summits, it serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the surrounding glens and the sprawling, craggy profiles of the neighbouring Ardgour hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
251st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20.5
Nearest Town
Caolasmòr
Geology
This peak is formed from hard, heat-altered layers of sand and mud, occasionally sliced by dark veins of volcanic rock.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG880079
Latitude
57.1135°N
Longitude
5.5015°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sgùrr Mòr', meaning 'Big Peak', with the English 'East Top' suffix denoting its position as a secondary summit on the wider mountain massif.
- •The terrain around this summit is typical of the western Highlands, dominated by a mix of damp peat hags, steep grass, and weathered rock outcrops that require steady footing.
- •From this vantage point, walkers can see across the rugged interior of the Ardgour peninsula, with clear views of higher peaks like Sgùrr Dhòmhnuill and the deep cleft of Glen Gour.
- •At 596.7 metres, this peak falls short of the 600-metre mark by just over three metres—meaning it missed out on a minor height milestone by roughly the height of a basketball hoop.