Scotland
Sgurr a' Mhaoraich Beag
947M
3107FT
About Sgurr a' Mhaoraich Beag
Often visited during the ascent of its parent Munro, this rugged western top offers a dramatic vantage point over the head of Loch Quoich. The terrain is characteristically steep and stony, rewarding walkers with clear views across to the jagged profiles of the Knoydart peaks, including Ladhar Bheinn and Luinne Bheinn.
Key Statistics
Rank
30th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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28.2m
Nearest Town
Kinloch Hourn
Geology
Underfoot, you are walking on compressed layers of ancient mud and sand. These durable rocks form the rugged foundation of the Glenfinnan Group across this ridge.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG977067
Latitude
57.1066°N
Longitude
5.3420°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sgùrr a' Mhaoraich Beag', meaning the 'Small Peak of the Shellfish'. While shellfish are unlikely to be found at this altitude, the name likely refers to the gathering grounds at the head of the nearby sea lochs.
- •As a Munro Top, it is a subsidiary summit of Sgurr a' Mhaoraich, separated from the main peak by a high, stony col that sits at approximately 862 metres.
- •The ascent usually begins from the remote road end at Loch Quoich, following a well-constructed stalker’s path that zig-zags efficiently up the southern slopes of the massif.
- •From the summit, the view west into the 'Rough Bounds of Knoydart' is exceptional, offering a clear line of sight to the massive bulk of Gairich and the sharp peak of Sgùrr na Cìche.
- •The peak’s name suggests it will always be the 'little' sibling to its 1,027-metre neighbour, a distinction that frequently saves it from the crowds seeking the main Munro summit.