Scotland
Aonach Sgoilte
848M
2783FT
About Aonach Sgoilte
Rising steeply above the fjord-like waters of Loch Hourn, this rugged, split-crested ridge forms a significant shoulder of the Beinn Sritheall massif. Its terrain is characterized by shattered rock and demanding gradients. Reaching the summit rewards walkers with a staggering perspective across the Sound of Sleat toward the jagged Black Cuillin on Skye.
Key Statistics
Rank
91st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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141.6m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on tough, sandy quartz rocks and fine, layered stones. These rugged foundations were once ancient deposits of sand and mud.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG840027
Latitude
57.0645°N
Longitude
5.5643°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Aonach Sgoilte', translating as 'Split Ridge', which refers to the deeply notched and shattered nature of the crest as it drops towards the Bealach na h-Eangair.
- •Though not a Munro itself, it is a significant high point on the massif of Beinn Sritheall, requiring an ascent from near sea level at Arnisdale that is famously steep and relentless.
- •The summit offers a peerless view into the 'Rough Bounds' of Knoydart to the south, specifically the massive, dark northern corries of Ladhar Bheinn.
- •The classification as a Hump (Hundred Metre Prominence) is a modest title for a hill that feels considerably larger when you are halfway up its unforgiving, pathless southern slopes.