Scotland
Sgurr an Iubhair
722M
2369FT
About Sgurr an Iubhair
Overlooking the remote reaches of Glen Forsa, this rugged peak offers a quieter alternative to the island's busier landmarks. Its steep, grassy slopes lead to an excellent vantage point for surveying the distinctive cone of Beinn Talaidh and the Sound of Mull, with the jagged skyline of the mainland mountains visible on clear days.
Key Statistics
Rank
43rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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67m
Nearest Town
Inverscaddle
Geology
You’re walking across ancient layers of hardened sand and silt. These compressed, gritty rocks form the sturdy foundation of this rugged ridge.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Stob Coire a' Chearcaill
Meall an Doire Shleaghaich
Gearr Leachdann
Druim Leathad nam Fias East Top
Druim Leathad nam Fias East Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN001720
Latitude
56.7965°N
Longitude
5.2745°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Sgùrr an Iubhair, meaning 'Peak of the Yew.' This suggests that yew trees—now a rarity in the local landscape—once grew on its slopes or within the surrounding glens.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a direct line of sight toward Ben More, the island's only Munro, and the dramatic, narrow ridge of A’ Chìoch to the southwest.
- •Most walkers approach the hill from the long track through Glen Forsa to the east, a route that offers sightings of the island's famous red deer herds and occasionally golden eagles soaring over the ridges.
- •While the name promises ancient woodland, the modern reality of the ascent involves navigating enough peat bog to make you wonder if the 'Peak of the Soggy Boot' might have been a more honest translation.