Scotland
Sgurr a' Chaorachain North Top
775M
2543FT
About Sgurr a' Chaorachain North Top
Standing high above the Bealach na Bà, this subsidiary top offers a quieter perspective on the rugged Applecross skyline. The terrain is characterized by weathered Torridonian sandstone and shattered rock, typical of these coastal heights. From the summit, the view stretches across the Inner Sound to the serrated peaks of the Cuillin on Skye.
Key Statistics
Rank
55th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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72m
Nearest Town
Kishorn
Geology
Beneath your feet lies the Applecross Formation, a rugged sandstone packed with small pebbles and gravel that forms this mountain's foundation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG785424
Latitude
57.4180°N
Longitude
5.6890°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, which translates as the 'Peak of the Little Rowans', though the high, windswept plateau is now more dominated by shattered sandstone than woodland.
- •Most walkers reach this top by continuing north from the main summit of Sgurr a' Chaorachain, which is famously accessible via the steep hairpins of the Bealach na Bà road.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the sheer cliffs of Coire nan Arr to the west and the massive sandstone blocks of the Torridon giants, Liathach and Beinn Eighe, to the north.
- •Despite the proximity to one of Scotland's busiest tourist roads, few visitors venture far enough from their cars to reach this top, meaning your only company is likely to be a stray ptarmigan or a very lost cyclist.