Scotland
An Garbhanach
975M
3198FT
About An Garbhanach
Standing as a rugged sentinel in the eastern Mamores, this rocky Munro Top forms a dramatic part of the Ring of Steall. Its narrow, shattered crest offers exhilarating Grade 1 scrambling, connecting An Gearanach to Stob Coire a’ Chàirn while providing dizzying views down into the depth of Glen Nevis.
Key Statistics
Rank
53rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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25.3m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You’re hiking over a foundation of hard, crystalline sandstone and layered rock formed from ancient mud, creating the rugged landscape beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN188665
Latitude
56.7548°N
Longitude
4.9654°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'The Rough One'. It is an apt description for a peak defined by its shattered rock and the narrow, blocky arête that leads towards its parent Munro, An Gearanach.
- •This peak is a central feature of the Ring of Steall, a celebrated high-level circuit. Crossing its narrow crest requires a steady head for heights, particularly on the rocky sections where the ridge narrows between here and its neighbouring summits.
- •The summit offers an exceptional perspective of the Mamores' internal architecture; looking east, you can trace the serpentine ridge leading toward the sharp, distinctive peak of Binnein Mòr.
- •Despite being officially relegated to 'Munro Top' status, the technical terrain and exposed scrambling ensure it demands considerably more effort from your knees than many of its higher, rounder neighbours.