Scotland
Sgoran Dubh Mor
1111M
3645FT
About Sgoran Dubh Mor
Perched on the western edge of the Cairngorm plateau, this 1111m Munro Top provides a dramatic contrast to the rolling hills nearby. Its character is defined by the sudden, vertical plunge of its eastern face into Glen Einich, offering an airy viewpoint easily accessible from the town of Aviemore.
Key Statistics
Rank
42nd Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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59.5m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on a massive block of granite called the Cairngorm Pluton. This hard rock formed from molten stone and is filled with tiny, dark mica flakes.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH904002
Latitude
57.0797°N
Longitude
3.8097°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'The Big Black Crags', referring to the dark, shattered buttresses that fall away from the summit into the glacial trough of Glen Einich below.
- •Although it is a Munro Top of the higher Sgòr Gaoith, walkers often prefer this spot for its superior view of Loch Einich, which sits tucked far below the cliffs under the massive, sprawling shadow of Braeriach.
- •The peak marks a dramatic geological boundary; to the west, the land slopes gently toward Glen Feshie, while to the east, the plateau simply ends in a precipice that requires a very steady head in high winds.
- •Standing at a numerically pleasing 1,111 metres, the hill seems built for symmetry, yet it remains eternally relegated to 'Top' status by its neighbor Sgòr Gaoith, which manages to be just seven metres taller.