Scotland
Aonach Sgoilte West Top
758M
2487FT
About Aonach Sgoilte West Top
Rising steeply above the remote shores of Loch Hourn, this rugged subsidiary summit sits on the dramatic eastern ridge of Beinn Sritheall. It offers a rough, pathless character typical of the Glenelg peninsula, providing a high-altitude vantage point over the deep waters of the loch and the neighbouring Knoydart wilderness.
Key Statistics
Rank
144th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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60m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on a mix of hard, sandy rocks and fine, flaky layers. These compressed minerals form the sturdy foundation of this high ridge.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG831022
Latitude
57.0596°N
Longitude
5.5787°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Aonach Sgoilte', meaning 'split ridge', which refers to the shattered, rocky character of the high ground linking this summit to the main massif of Beinn Sritheall.
- •Reaching this West Top usually involves a demanding traverse from the village of Arnisdale, requiring an ascent of some of the steepest coastal slopes in the Highlands.
- •The summit offers a specific, celebrated view across the fjord-like waters of Loch Hourn to the 'Great Mountain' of Ladhar Bheinn and the jagged peaks of the Knoydart peninsula.
- •Despite its classification as a Tump, the relentless vertical climb from sea level ensures this hill feels significantly more substantial than its 758-metre height might suggest.