Scotland
Sgorr Dhonuill Far West Top
734M
2409FT
About Sgorr Dhonuill Far West Top
Perched on the long western descent of the Beinn a’ Bheithir massif, this secondary top offers a quieter perspective than the main Munro summits. The terrain is a mix of steep grass and rocky outcrops, providing an uninterrupted vantage point over the shimmering waters of Loch Linnhe and the rugged Ardgour hills beyond.
Key Statistics
Rank
110th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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30.9m
Nearest Town
Kentallen
Geology
You are walking on the Ballachulish Pluton, a vast body of cooled magma consisting of granite and other speckled, crystalline rocks.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN024565
Latitude
56.6587°N
Longitude
5.2247°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sgòrr Dhònuill translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Donald’s Peak'. While the main summit is a well-known Munro, this subsidiary top sits further west on the ridge leading down towards the coast at Kentallen.
- •This hill forms part of the 'Dragon of Ballachulish', a formidable mountain massif defined by two high peaks linked by a sweeping, horseshoe-shaped ridge.
- •From this specific elevation, you gain an excellent perspective of the Corran Ferry crossing the narrows of Loch Linnhe, framed by the peaks of Ardgour and the distant hills of Mull.
- •Categorised as a Tump—a hill with a thirty-metre prominence—it is an objective usually reserved for those who prefer the quiet, trackless shoulders of a mountain to the busy main paths.
- •It serves as a perfect spot for a final sandwich while contemplating the long walk back to sea level, safely away from the more crowded summits higher up the ridge.