Scotland
Sgurr a' Ghlas Leathaid
844M
2767FT
About Sgurr a' Ghlas Leathaid
Situated deep within the remote North West Highlands, this expansive shoulder forms a key part of the high ridge between Loch Mullardoch and Loch Monar. It is defined by its rugged, weathered terrain and provides a true sense of isolation for walkers traversing the high ground between Sgurr na Lapaich and An Riabhachan.
Key Statistics
Rank
55th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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62.5m
Nearest Town
Achanalt
Geology
You are walking on sands and muds transformed by intense heat and pressure. These have become the tough, banded rocks and dark, layered stones that form this peak.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH243564
Latitude
57.5637°N
Longitude
4.9378°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sgùrr a' Ghlas Leathaid', which translates as 'Peak of the Grey Slope', referencing the weathered stone and scree that characterize its upper elevations.
- •This hill is situated on the remote northern ridge of Loch Mullardoch, positioned between the higher summits of Sgurr na Lapaich and An Riabhachan, making it a common feature of the demanding 'Mullardoch Round' trek.
- •The summit offers a commanding view north across the deep waters of Loch Monar toward the remote Monar Forest peaks of Lurg Mhòr and Bheinn Fhionnlaidh.
- •Because of its distance from the nearest road-heads at the ends of Glen Cannich or Glen Strathfarrar, it is a hill that typically requires a long day's walk or a multi-day wild camping trip to reach.
- •In thick cloud, the 'grey' of its Gaelic name becomes a monochromatic reality, as the broad plateau offers very few landmarks to help a navigator distinguish one rocky slope from the next.