Scotland
Sgribhis-bheinn
371M
1217FT
About Sgribhis-bheinn
Occupying the wild, windswept Parph peninsula near Cape Wrath, this Marilyn offers a true sense of northern isolation. The terrain is a challenging mix of trackless moorland and taxing peat hags. Reaching the summit rewards you with a staggering panorama across the Kyle of Durness toward the sheer drop of the Clo Mor cliffs.
Key Statistics
Rank
316th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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217m
Nearest Town
An Innis Odhar
Geology
Sgribhis-bheinn is built from layers of solid sandstone and tough, quartz-rich rock. These durable materials form the rugged ground beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC319713
Latitude
58.5975°N
Longitude
4.8939°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sgrìobhis-bheinn', meaning 'Hill of the Landslips' or 'Furrowed Hill', a reference to the erosional scars on its slopes.
- •As the highest point of the Parph—the remote wilderness south of Cape Wrath—the hill is most often approached by taking the seasonal ferry across the Kyle of Durness and walking north from the lighthouse road.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective of the North West Highlands, looking north to the Cape Wrath lighthouse and south toward the quartzite giants of Foinaven and Arkle.
- •The hill lies within the Cape Wrath Training Area, a live Ministry of Defence firing range; walkers must check the official MoD firing schedules before entering the area.
- •Despite its modest elevation, the lack of defined paths and the saturated, knee-deep peat hags ensure that every one of its 371 metres is hard-earned.