Fells/Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh
Scotland

Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh

689M
2261FT
Rank
182nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Nearest Town
Shiel Bridge

About Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh

Located in the rugged backcountry east of Kyle of Lochalsh, this 689-metre Tump offers a remote, pathless experience. Its terrain is quintessential West Highland: a mix of boggy lower slopes and rocky outcrops. Reaching the summit rewards walkers with isolated views across the wild glens of the Attadale Forest.

Key Statistics

Rank
182nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Nearest Town
Shiel Bridge
Prominence
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54.6m
Geology
You are hiking across the Morar Group, a rugged foundation of ancient sandy and clay-rich rocks that have been squeezed and hardened over time.
Classifications

Did You Know?

  • •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Sgùrr a' Gharg Ghàraidh, which translates as the 'Peak of the Rough Wall' or 'Rough Enclosure,' likely a reference to the craggy, terraced nature of its upper slopes.
  • •The hill is situated in the vast, quiet space between Attadale and Glen Elchaig; an approach usually requires a long trek through the Attadale Estate before tackling the pathless, heathery ascent.
  • •From the summit, the view to the north is dominated by the massive bulk of Lurg Mhòr and Bheinn Dronaig, while the Applecross hills are visible to the west across the waters of Loch Carron.
  • •Considering the Gaelic name means 'Rough Wall' and the approach is famously boggy, the title serves as a fairly honest appraisal of the terrain for anyone planning a direct ascent.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NG915155
Latitude
57.1828°N
Longitude
5.4515°W

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Scotland Guide
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