Scotland
Sgor Eilde Beag
956M
3135FT
About Sgor Eilde Beag
Sgor Eilde Beag is the elegant, if slightly overlooked, sibling of the bulkier Mamore peaks. Perched gracefully above the serene Coire an Lochain, it offers spectacular views of the Grey Corries and Binnein Mòr without the soul-crushing effort usually required for such a vantage point.
Key Statistics
Rank
61st Highest in Fort William to Loch Treig
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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32.6m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
Highland Granite & Schist
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NN219653
Latitude
56.7452°N
Longitude
4.9139°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Little Peak of the Hind.' This reflects the red deer that favor these high, grassy eastern slopes over the rockier western Mamores.
- •Geologically, the peak is formed from metamorphic quartzite. This provides a stunning pale glow in the sun but transforms into a natural ice rink the moment a Scottish cloud looks at it funny.
- •Despite being labeled 'Beag' (little), it still stands at a respectable 955 meters. This makes it significantly taller than any mountain found in either England or Wales.
- •It acts as a vital navigational handrail on the Mamore ridge. If you miss the turn here in a thick mist, you will likely enjoy a very long, unplanned scenic tour of the glen floor.
- •It is the ultimate 'participation trophy' for Munro Top baggers. Since you’ve already suffered the climb to the main ridge, strolling over here feels like getting a free dessert you didn't really earn.