Scotland
Sgurr an Fhuarain Duibh
749M
2457FT
About Sgurr an Fhuarain Duibh
Rising to 749 metres in the heart of the Grampians, this rugged Tump sits north of Loch Treig. Its position provides a quiet, less-trodden vantage point overlooking the Lairig Leacach. Expect typical Highland terrain: a mix of steep, heathery slopes and broken rock, rewarding the effort with starkly beautiful mountain solitude.
Key Statistics
Rank
148th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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80m
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of hardened sandstone and striped mudstone. These rocks were transformed over time to form the rugged ridges of this peak.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM900858
Latitude
56.9158°N
Longitude
5.4515°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, translating as 'Peak of the Black Well' or 'Peak of the Black Spring', likely referencing a dark, peat-stained water source found on its slopes.
- •It is frequently bypassed by walkers heading for the grander Grey Corries Munros, making it a peaceful detour for those following the old droving track through the Lairig Leacach pass.
- •The summit offers a specific, close-up perspective of the massive eastern face of Stob Coire an Laoigh and the long, shimmering reach of Loch Treig to the south.
- •Standing at 749 metres—just 11 metres shy of the height required to be a Corbett—it remains a Tump, a classification that ensures it stays blissfully ignored by most peak-baggers.