Scotland
Sgurr a' Bhraonain
502M
1647FT
About Sgurr a' Bhraonain
Rising steeply from the northern shores of Loch Duich near Kyle of Lochalsh, this rugged peak offers a classic west-coast experience without the Munro-sized crowds. Classified as a Hump and Tump, its heathery slopes provide a grandstand view over the Eilean Donan area and the deep glens of Kintail.
Key Statistics
Rank
340th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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126m
Nearest Town
Ratagan
Geology
You are walking across hardened sandstone and crystalline rocks similar to granite, which formed from molten material cooling deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG905190
Latitude
57.2137°N
Longitude
5.4710°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sgùrr a' Bhraonain translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Peak of the Raindrop' or 'Drizzle', an apt description for a summit that often catches the first moisture blowing in from the Atlantic.
- •The summit provides a focused view of the Dornie bridge and the meeting point of three sea lochs: Loch Alsh, Loch Long, and Loch Duich.
- •To the east, walkers are treated to a clear profile of the Five Sisters of Kintail, which tower over the glen from a perspective rarely seen from the main A87 road.
- •While its 502m height might seem modest, the ascent starts effectively from sea level, ensuring you earn every metre of the climb through typical, pathless West Highland terrain.