Scotland
Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh
841M
2758FT
About Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh
Rising steeply above the head of Loch Duich, this rugged peak serves as a dramatic northern outpost to the higher Sgùrr na Sgine. The ascent involves navigating rough, pathless slopes, but the reward is a staggering, close-quarter perspective of the Forcan Ridge’s serrated edge and the deep, glacial trench of Glen Shiel.
Key Statistics
Rank
95th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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109m
Nearest Town
Kinloch Hourn
Geology
You are trekking across the Lochailort Pelite Formation. This landscape is made of ancient mudstone and sandstone that have been hardened into the tough rock beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG952030
Latitude
57.0723°N
Longitude
5.3802°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sgùrr a' Chlaidheimh translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Sword'. This likely refers to the sharp, blade-like profile the ridge presents when viewed from the glens to the north.
- •The summit offers a unique vantage point for studying the Five Sisters of Kintail across the glen, specifically the distinctive peaks of Sgùrr na Ciste Duibhe and Sgùrr Fhuaran.
- •At 840.7 metres, it is a significant height in the region, yet it sits in the shadow of its larger neighbours. It provides a stark, rocky backdrop to the historical site of the 1719 Battle of Glen Shiel, which took place on the lower slopes to the north.
- •It is the kind of hill that looks like a finished climb from the valley floor, only to reveal itself as a mere appetizer for the higher ridges lurking immediately behind it.