Sgorr Tuath

Tucked into the wild Coigach landscape, this rugged Torridonian outlier offers a quieter alternative to its famous neighbours. Rising steeply above Loch Bad a’ Ghaill, the summit provides an exceptional perspective of Stac Pollaidh’s jagged crest and the glittering, island-studded expanse of Loch Sionascaig stretching out to the north.

• •The name is derived from Scottish Gaelic, where 'Sgorr' refers to a sharp, rocky peak and 'Tuath' means north. It serves as the rugged northern bastion of the larger Cùl Beag massif.
• •Standing on the summit provides one of the most distinctive profile views in the Highlands: the entire length of Stac Pollaidh’s shattered sandstone ridge is visible directly across the glen to the west.
• •The hill overlooks the labyrinthine waters of Loch Sionascaig to the north, offering a clear line of sight to the iconic, distant pillar of Suilven.
• •Geologically, the peak is a classic example of the region's 'layer-cake' landscape, consisting of billion-year-old Torridonian sandstone resting upon a much older basement of Lewisian Gneiss.
• •The approach from the road near Loch Lurgainn involves a level of saturated peat-hags that ensures the hill remains a sanctuary for red deer rather than a magnet for crowds.