Scotland
Beinn Sgritheall East Top
906M
2972FT
About Beinn Sgritheall East Top
Rising steeply above the shores of Loch Hourn, this rugged shoulder offers a quieter, airy perspective than its famous Munro parent. The terrain is characteristically unforgiving, typical of the Knoydart fringes, with the summit providing a dramatic vantage point over the deep glacial trench of the sea loch below.
Key Statistics
Rank
53rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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72m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The summit is composed of ancient, hardened sandstone. You may also spot dark, narrow bands of rock that originally filled cracks as liquid magma.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG845123
Latitude
57.1508°N
Longitude
5.5643°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn Sgritheall', likely meaning 'Mountain of Scree', a nod to the unstable, sliding stone that defines many of the slopes, though some linguists suggest an Old Norse origin referring to a landslide.
- •While the main summit is a popular Munro, this eastern top at 906 metres stands as an independent Tump, often visited as part of a high-level traverse from the coastal village of Arnisdale.
- •The summit offers a specific, earned view across the narrows of Loch Hourn to the jagged profile of Ladhar Bheinn and the wild, remote peaks of the Knoydart peninsula.
- •At 906 metres, the peak falls just eight metres short of the 3,000-foot threshold required for Munro status, resulting in significantly lighter footfall than its immediate neighbour to the west.
- •The ascent from sea level is remarkably direct, offering a relentless climb that ensures your heart rate remains high and your progress on a map looks deceptively small.