Scotland
Sgurr a' Chuilinn
754M
2474FT
About Sgurr a' Chuilinn
Rising above the remote Attadale Forest, this quiet peak offers a rugged, pathless experience for those venturing inland from Kyle of Lochalsh. Its 754-metre summit provides a grandstand view across the sea towards the Cuillin of Skye and the nearby Torridon giants, rewarding those who seek solitude in the Scottish Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
146th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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52.7m
Nearest Town
Kinloch Hourn
Geology
You are walking on ancient, hardened sandstone from the Morar Group. This durable rock forms the solid foundation of the fell beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG982120
Latitude
57.1544°N
Longitude
5.3381°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Sgùrr a' Chuilinn', which translates as 'Peak of the Holly', though at this elevation you are far more likely to encounter heather and moss than woodland.
- •From the summit cairn, walkers are rewarded with a specific view west towards the Isle of Skye; on clear days, the entire jagged silhouette of the Black Cuillin is visible across the inner seas.
- •The hill sits within the Attadale Forest, a vast area of wild land that was historically used as a Victorian deer forest and remains a sanctuary for red deer and golden eagles.
- •The most common approach involves a long, steady walk-in from Attadale, following the track through the glen before a steep, pathless ascent over typically damp Highland terrain.
- •While its name might suggest a miniature version of the famous mountains on Skye, the primary challenge here is not technical rock, but navigating the expansive and often saturated peat hags at its base.