Scotland
Beinn Sgulaird South Top
863M
2831FT
About Beinn Sgulaird South Top
Rising above the head of Loch Creran, this rugged subsidiary peak occupies a sharp position on the long south-western ridge of its parent Munro. The terrain is characteristically rough and rocky, offering an intimate perspective of the main summit’s crags and expansive vistas across the Firth of Lorn toward Mull.
Key Statistics
Rank
78th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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78m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are hiking across a landscape of granite and quartzite. These crystalline rocks form the foundation of the mountain ridges beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN042448
Latitude
56.5543°N
Longitude
5.1859°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn Sgulaird', often translated as the 'Mountain of the Basket-maker', though it is also interpreted as 'Mountain of the Hat' due to the distinctive silhouette of the summit ridge when seen from the sea.
- •This top is a key landmark on the classic ascent from Druimavuic, marking the point where the broad lower slopes transition into a much narrower, more entertaining ridge of schist and quartz.
- •From this vantage point, the view south is dominated by the long, dark ribbon of Loch Etive, with the massive granite slabs of Ben Starav and the peaks of the Black Mount visible across the water.
- •While the South Top suggests the hard work is almost over, the undulating nature of the ridge ensures you will have plenty of time to appreciate several convincing false summits before reaching the true Munro peak.