Sgiath Chuil

About Sgiath Chuil

Rising steeply above Glen Dochart, this rugged Munro offers a quieter, rougher experience than its more famous neighbours. Known for its boggy lower slopes and heathery ribs, the climb rewards walkers with a dramatic vantage point overlooking the Crianlarich peaks and the sprawling expanse of the Southern Highlands.

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• •The name derives from the Gaelic Sgiath Chùil, which translates as ‘Back Wing’ or ‘Rear Wing’. This likely refers to the mountain’s physical profile as a secondary ridge or ‘wing’ tucked away behind the main line of hills bordering the glen.
• •It is almost always climbed in tandem with its western neighbour, Meall Glas. The most popular route begins at Auchessan in Glen Dochart, following a farm track and hydro-electric works before tackling the steep, pathless grassy slopes of the southern ridge.
• •The summit cairn offers a particularly striking perspective of the 'Crianlarich Giants'; the massive northern faces of Ben More and Stob Binnein appear as an impenetrable wall of rock and grass across the valley to the south.
• •Between this hill and Meall Glas lies the Bealach Cheann-mhoir, a high and lonely pass that retains a sense of isolation despite being located only a few miles from the busy A85 road.
• •Veteran hillwalkers often remember this Munro less for its summit views and more for the approach through the lower glens, which are home to some of the most persistent and boot-sucking bogs in the southern Grampians.