Scotland
Sgurr Dubh
782M
2566FT
About Sgurr Dubh
Tucked away in the Coulin Forest between Glen Carron and Glen Torridon, this Corbett offers a quieter alternative to its giant neighbours. Its quartzite-strewn slopes provide a rugged ascent, leading to a summit with exceptional views across to the Liathach ridge and the silver screes of Beinn Eighe.
Key Statistics
Rank
54th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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215
Nearest Town
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Geology
You’re hiking across layers of hard, white sandstone and gritty, pebbly rock. These durable sediments form the rugged, stony foundation of the slopes around you.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG979557
Latitude
57.5469°N
Longitude
5.3788°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Black Peak'. This is somewhat ironic given the mountain is capped with the same pale, sparkling quartzite found on the neighbouring Torridon giants, often making the summit appear white even in midsummer.
- •It is most frequently climbed in tandem with Sgùrr nan Lochan to the west, forming a satisfying high-level circuit above the remote waters of Loch Gaineamhach.
- •The summit provides a superb perspective on the 'back' of the main Torridon hills, offering a clear view of the complex southern corries of Beinn Eighe and the tiered sandstone terraces of Liathach.
- •The approach through the Coulin Estate offers a rare chance to walk through regenerating Caledonian pine forest, providing a lush, green contrast to the stark, stony environment of the upper ridge.
- •For a hill named 'Black Peak', it spends a surprising amount of time pretending to be a snow-capped Alp thanks to the blindingly white rocks that cover its higher reaches.