Scotland
Sgorr na Diollaid Far West Top
712M
2335FT
About Sgorr na Diollaid Far West Top
Tucked away in the wild country between Glen Strathfarrar and Glen Cannich, this rugged Tump occupies the western tail of the Sgorr na Diollaid ridge. It offers a quieter, more remote perspective on the North West Highlands than its parent peak, characterized by rough heather, sporadic rocky outcrops, and impressive solitude.
Key Statistics
Rank
100th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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30.2m
Nearest Town
Inchvuilt
Geology
The ground here is a mix of hard, sandy rocks and banded, clay-rich layers. These foundations were once soft sediments transformed deep underground by heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH264359
Latitude
57.3812°N
Longitude
4.8879°W
Did You Know?
- •Sgorr na Diollaid translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Saddle,' a reference to the distinctive profile of the mountain ridge when viewed from the glens below.
- •From this western shoulder, walkers gain a direct, unobstructed view across Loch Mullardoch to the towering northern faces of the high Munros, specifically Sgùrr na Lapaich and An Riabhachan.
- •Access is often shaped by the restricted vehicle gate into Glen Strathfarrar; those approaching from the south via Glen Cannich face a steep, pathless ascent through thick heather and craggy breaks.
- •It is the sort of place where the silence is only interrupted by the wind or a disgruntled stag, usually just as you have sat down to reach for a sandwich.