Scotland
Sgorr Bhogachain
374M
1227FT
About Sgorr Bhogachain
Rising from the wild southern moorland of Jura, this rugged Hump offers a quiet, pathless alternative to the island's famous Paps. The terrain is a classic Hebridean mix of heather and peat, leading to a summit that provides a grandstand view over the Sound of Islay and the distant Kintyre Peninsula.
Key Statistics
Rank
65th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Southern Hebrides
Prominence
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133m
Nearest Town
Ardbeg
Geology
You are walking upon the Jura Quartzite Formation. This exceptionally hard rock forms the durable foundation of the rugged landscape beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NR400515
Latitude
55.6876°N
Longitude
6.1372°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Sgòrr', meaning a sharp or jagged peak, and 'bhogachain', indicating a place of small bogs—a description that accurately reflects the sodden, uneven ground found on its lower slopes.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a unique perspective of the Paps of Jura to the north, specifically the sharp quartzite cone of Beinn a’ Chaolais, which appears particularly massive from this lower elevation.
- •Its status as a Hump (a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres) makes it a significant waypoint for those exploring the southern interior of Jura away from the primary mountain tracks.
- •True to its name, the hill is best visited after a rare dry spell; otherwise, the ascent serves as an effective, if unwelcome, waterproof test for even the best hillwalking boots.