Scotland
Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg
868M
2848FT
About Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg
Tucked away in the eastern Fannichs, this rugged 868m spur forms a dramatic high-altitude shoulder on the ridge leading to Sgùrr nan Each. It offers a sense of remote wilderness, with steep, stony slopes that overlook the deep corries typical of this wild North West Highland range.
Key Statistics
Rank
42nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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59m
Nearest Town
Achnasheen
Geology
You are walking over streaky, heat-transformed layers and pale crystalline rocks. These tough foundations were forged deep underground, creating the rugged terrain beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH183690
Latitude
57.6741°N
Longitude
5.0475°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Red Pass', referring to the narrow, steep track or 'cadha' nearby that takes on a reddish hue from the local stone.
- •The summit provides an exceptional perspective of the massive eastern face of Sgùrr nan Clach Geala, one of the most imposing sights in the Fannichs range.
- •Looking south from the ridge, you have an uninterrupted view across the long reach of Loch Fannich towards the distant, jagged silhouettes of the Torridon giants.
- •Despite its height and dramatic profile, its classification as a Tump means it is frequently bypassed by hikers focused solely on the higher Munro summits neighbouring it.