Scotland
Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh Far South Top
682M
2236FT
About Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh Far South Top
Rising to 681 metres in the rugged terrain east of Kyle of Lochalsh, this minor summit offers a quieter alternative to the more famous peaks of Kintail. As a Far South Top, it provides a distinctive perspective along the undulating ridge of Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh, overlooking the remote glens of the western Grampians.
Key Statistics
Rank
188th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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43.3m
Nearest Town
Shiel Bridge
Geology
You are walking on tough, compressed layers of sandstone and mudstone. Dark veins of volcanic rock also cut through these rugged mountain foundations.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG918149
Latitude
57.1775°N
Longitude
5.4461°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Sgùrr a' Gharg Ghàraidh, which translates as the 'Peak of the Rough Wall', likely a reference to the craggy, tiered nature of the surrounding slopes.
- •While often overlooked in favour of the nearby Munros, the summit provides an earned view across the waters of Loch Alsh toward the distinctive profile of the Cuillin on the Isle of Skye.
- •Its status as a 'Far South Top' means you will likely spend more time reciting the full name in your head than it actually takes to cross the modest summit plateau.