Scotland
Sgurr a' Ghlaisein
729M
2392FT
About Sgurr a' Ghlaisein
Tucked away in the rugged Flowerdale Forest near Gairloch, this rocky Graham offers a wilder alternative to the Torridon giants. Its summit rewards the rough trek across bog and heather with exceptional, close-up views across Loch Maree to the Slioch massif and the quartzite peaks of Beinn Eighe.
Key Statistics
Rank
95th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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60m
Nearest Town
Struy
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Wyvis Pelite. These mud-based rocks were squeezed and heated into the tough, banded layers you see underfoot.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Carn a' Ghorm-locha
Sgurr a' Phollain
Creag na h-Iolaire
Sgurr a' Phollain South Top
Creag na h-Iolaire West Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH361460
Latitude
57.4750°N
Longitude
4.7339°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with Sgùrr meaning a sharp, rocky peak and Ghlaisein likely derived from glas, meaning grey or green, or glais, referring to a stream or rivulet.
- •The most popular approach begins near Victoria Falls on the A832, following a track through the Flowerdale Estate before heading onto the pathless, undulating moorland that guards the peak.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective of the Torridon 'Big Three', looking south across the wild interior towards the northern ramparts of Liathach and the horns of Beinn Alligin.
- •To the west, the hill is flanked by the massive, multi-summited ridge of Baosbheinn, a mountain that dominates the local skyline despite being significantly higher than Sgurr a' Ghlaisein.
- •It is often said that a North West Highland mile is longer than a standard one; on these pathless slopes, the local conversion rate is usually measured by how many hidden bog holes you can find per hour.