Scotland
Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top
838M
2748FT
About Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top
Rising from the remote Attadale wilds, this high shoulder offers a rugged, pathless experience far from the more frequented Munro circuits. Its terrain is defined by steep, heathery slopes and sporadic rock, rewarding the long approach from Strathcarron with a profound sense of isolation and a commanding perspective over the surrounding glens.
Key Statistics
Rank
99th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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84.9m
Nearest Town
Kinloch Hourn
Geology
This peak is built from ancient layers of mud and sand, transformed by intense heat and pressure into the durable, layered rocks beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG941035
Latitude
57.0763°N
Longitude
5.3987°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Sword', likely a reference to the sharp, blade-like appearance of its narrow ridge when viewed from the glens below.
- •It sits on the high, undulating ridge extending west from Sgùrr na Feartaig, a common high-level traverse for those exploring the empty ground between Glen Carron and Loch Monar.
- •The summit provides a focused view south across the deep trench of Bearneas towards the massive northern corries of Lurg Mhòr and the sharp profile of the Skye Cuillin in the far west.
- •Despite the aggressive name, the 'Sword' is more likely to blunt your enthusiasm than offer any heroic combat, given the relentless succession of peat hags and false summits guarding the approach.