Scotland
An Cearcallach
993M
3258FT
About An Cearcallach
Tucked away in the remote mountains above Glen Cannich, this high Munro Top forms the stony north-easterly shoulder of Sgùrr na Lapaich. Its lofty position offers an expansive perspective over the Loch Mullardoch reservoir and the long, rugged ridges that define the wild landscape of the northern Grampians.
Key Statistics
Rank
13th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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36.4m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is part of the Ardair Semipelite Formation, a rock formed from compressed layers of ancient mud and sand.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN422853
Latitude
56.9320°N
Longitude
4.5948°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'An Cearcallach', meaning 'The Circular One', likely referring to its rounded profile or the curving nature of the ridgeline that encloses the neighbouring corries.
- •It is primarily visited as a subsidiary peak during the arduous Loch Mullardoch circuit, connected to the main summit of Sgùrr na Lapaich by a high, rock-strewn ridge.
- •The summit offers a commanding view north across Glen Cannich towards the remote peaks of Mullach na Dheiragain and the sprawling mass of Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan.
- •While Fort Augustus is the nearest town, reaching this summit typically involves either a chartered boat ride across Loch Mullardoch or a walk-in long enough to make you wish you’d bought one.