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.

• •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.