Scotland
An Sgarsoch Far East Top
757M
2482FT
About An Sgarsoch Far East Top
Located deep within the remote moorlands of the eastern Grampians, this subsidiary top sits far from the main Munro massif. Reached via a long approach from the Linn of Dee, it offers a desolate, quiet character defined by expansive heather slopes and views across the Geldie Burn towards the Cairngorm giants.
Key Statistics
Rank
126th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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36m
Nearest Town
Aberdeenshire
Geology
The ground here is part of the Gaick Psammite Formation. It consists of ancient sand that was compressed and heated until it transformed into this very hard rock.
Find It
Latitude
56.9455°N
Longitude
3.7095°W
Did You Know?
- •The name An Sgarsoch derives from the Gaelic 'An Sgarsach', meaning 'the place of the sharp rocks', though this lower eastern outlier consists mostly of rounded moorland and heath.
- •This summit overlooks the remote Geldie Burn, a historic arterial route for cattle drovers navigating the 'Geldie-Feshie' pass between Braemar and the west.
- •The view north is dominated by the massive southern flanks of the Cairngorm giants, specifically the sprawling mass of Beinn Bhrotain and the high plateau of Monadh Mòr.
- •Access requires a significant expedition from the Linn of Dee, making this one of the quieter corners of the Grampians, far removed from the busier tracks of the Mar Lodge Estate.
- •Its classification as a Tump—a hill with at least thirty metres of prominence—is arguably its most exciting feature, providing a rare excuse to stop on the long trudge across the Geldie moor.