Scotland
Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh Far North Top
680M
2231FT
About Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh Far North Top
Tucked away in the rugged backcountry near Kyle of Lochalsh, this high Tump marks the northernmost extent of the Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh ridge. It offers a wild, pathless experience through characteristically rough Highland terrain, rewarding those who navigate its heather-clad slopes with quiet, expansive views over the Attadale Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
191st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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42.3m
Nearest Town
Shiel Bridge
Geology
This summit consists of Morar Group psammite. It is a hard, grainy rock that began as layers of ancient sand.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG910160
Latitude
57.1870°N
Longitude
5.4602°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sgùrr a' Gharg Ghàraidh translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Rough Wall', likely referring to the steep, fragmented rock formations found along its western and northern flanks.
- •This summit serves as a remote northern outpost of the main massif; it is generally accessed from the south via the lonely railway stop at Attadale, requiring a long trek through pathless moorland.
- •The summit offers a specific, elevated perspective of the Applecross hills to the northwest and the distant, jagged profile of the Skye Cuillin across the waters of the Inner Sound.
- •In an area of Scotland renowned for its challenging terrain, this hill lives up to its name; if you find a distinct path here, you are almost certainly following a red deer rather than a human walker.