Scotland
Sgor a' Chleirich
662M
2173FT
About Sgor a' Chleirich
Rising as a northern outpost of the Fannichs, this rugged summit offers a quieter alternative to its neighboring giants. At 662 metres, it overlooks the A832 'Destitution Road', providing a grandstand view of the Great Northern Wilderness and the jagged silhouettes of the Dundonnell hills to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
82nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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48m
Nearest Town
Braetongue
Geology
You are walking on quartz-syenite, a durable rock similar to granite. It forms the solid foundation of the rare Loch Loyal Syenite Complex.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC568485
Latitude
58.4019°N
Longitude
4.4518°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'The Peak of the Cleric' or 'The Parson’s Peak'. While the specific individual is forgotten, such names often identified local parish boundaries or landmarks for travelling ministers crossing between the Fannichs and Loch Broom.
- •Positioned north of the higher Munros, the summit offers an exceptional profile view of the massive eastern corries of Sgùrr nan Clach Geala, which are hidden from those walking directly on the main ridge.
- •On a clear day, the northern vista across the Dirrie More allows for a distinct sighting of the Assynt peaks, with the unique outlines of Stac Pollaidh and Suilven visible over twenty-five miles away.
- •For many hillwalkers, this summit is primarily known as a useful navigational handrail for the long descent off the Fannich ridge back toward the road when the cloud closes in.