Scotland
Sgurr a' Phollain
855M
2805FT
About Sgurr a' Phollain
Rising on the south-eastern shoulder of its more famous neighbour, Sgurr na Lapaich, this rugged peak offers a quieter alternative to the busy Munro circuits. Its position provides exceptional, uninterrupted views across the deep trench of Loch Mullardoch towards the high ridges of the Mullardoch Round and the wild glens of Affric.
Key Statistics
Rank
48th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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65m
Nearest Town
Struy
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Wyvis Pelite Formation. These coarse, banded rocks were originally layers of mud and clay transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH367447
Latitude
57.4631°N
Longitude
4.7227°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Small Pool,' likely referring to the small lochans tucked into the high corries on its northern flank.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an excellent profile view of the massive south-eastern face of Sgurr na Lapaich, as well as clear sightlines down the full length of Loch Mullardoch towards the dam.
- •Most walkers encounter this summit while following the steep south-east ridge from the Mullardoch dam as an approach to the higher peaks of the Glen Strathfarrar forest.
- •At 855 metres, it misses Munro status by roughly the height of a twenty-story building, ensuring it remains blissfully ignored by the majority of peak-baggers.