Scotland
Sgorr a' Choise
662M
2171FT
About Sgorr a' Choise
Tucked quietly behind the better-known Pap of Glencoe, this rugged Graham offers a steeper, more solitary alternative to the famous peaks nearby. The ascent from Ballachulish navigates rocky outcrops and pathless grass, rewarding walkers with an exceptional, unobstructed view down the silver length of Loch Linnhe.
Key Statistics
Rank
137th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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288.6m
Nearest Town
Ballachulish
Geology
You are walking over layers of dark slate, hardened limestone, and ancient mudstones. These rocks were squeezed and transformed into the rugged mountain foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN084551
Latitude
56.6489°N
Longitude
5.1258°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Peak of the Hollow,' likely referring to its position overlooking the deep, wooded recess of Gleann an Fhiodh.
- •Though often eclipsed by the adjacent Sgòrr Dhònuill, it offers arguably the best vantage point for admiring the sharp, conical profile of the Pap of Glencoe across the glen.
- •The lower slopes overlook the historic Ballachulish slate quarries, where distinctive blue-grey stone was extracted for two centuries to roof houses across Scotland and beyond.
- •To the north, the summit views are dominated by the Mamores and the jagged silhouette of the Aonach Eagach ridge, providing a clear perspective of the ridge’s intimidating topography.
- •It is the sort of hill that reminds you that path-finding is a disappearing art, especially when the bracken on the lower slopes reaches shoulder height in mid-summer.