Scotland
Sgurr a' Chaorachain Far North Top
652M
2140FT
About Sgurr a' Chaorachain Far North Top
Rising from the rugged Applecross plateau, this remote sandstone outlier offers a quiet, pathless alternative to its more famous neighbours. The terrain is quintessential North West Highlands, defined by rocky tiers and peat hags. It commands a starkly beautiful view north across Loch Kishorn to the massive ramparts of Beinn Bhan.
Key Statistics
Rank
85th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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33.5m
Nearest Town
Kishorn
Geology
You’re trekking across the Applecross Formation, a rugged layer of sandstone packed with small river stones and gravelly pebbles.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG786432
Latitude
57.4254°N
Longitude
5.6881°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic 'Sgùrr a' Chaorachain' translates roughly as the 'peak of the place of rowans' or berries. This 'Far North Top' distinguishes the 652-metre summit from the higher ground located further south on the Applecross plateau.
- •The summit provides an exceptional, unblocked perspective of the Inner Sound, looking directly across to the island of Raasay and the jagged skyline of the Skye Cuillin.
- •Reaching this point requires a traverse of the Applecross interior, a landscape of Torridonian sandstone pavement and small lochans that feels significantly more remote than the nearby Bealach na Bà road suggests.
- •It offers a detached vantage point for watching tourists nervously negotiate the Bealach na Bà's hairpin bends while you enjoy the silence of the high ground.