Scotland
Sgorr na Diollaid
818M
2683FT
About Sgorr na Diollaid
Positioned between Glen Strathfarrar and Glen Cannich, this rugged Corbett has a rocky, wild character. It serves as an exceptional vantage point for the surrounding 1,000-metre peaks, offering clear, direct views across Loch Mullardoch to the massive ridges of Sgùrr na Lapaich and An Riabhachan.
Key Statistics
Rank
61st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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306m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are trekking over ancient, shiny clay-rich rocks and gritty, mica-flecked sandstones, all hardened by immense heat and pressure into this rugged mountain foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH281362
Latitude
57.3842°N
Longitude
4.8600°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Saddle,' describing the distinctive dipping profile of the ridge between the summit and its secondary tops.
- •Although it stands alone as a Corbett, it is often climbed in a circular route including the lower, craggy top of Sgùrr na Muice to the west.
- •The summit offers a bird’s-eye view of the Strathfarrar Munros, specifically the sprawling eastern faces of Sgùrr na Lapaich and Carn nan Gobhar.
- •Ascending from the north involves using the private estate road through Glen Strathfarrar, which is famous among hillwalkers for its restricted vehicle access and strictly timed gate openings.