Scotland
Sgurr Beag
896M
2940FT
About Sgurr Beag
Resting on the high, narrow ridge overlooking Glen Shiel, this steep-sided peak offers a rugged link in one of the most celebrated high-level traverses in the Highlands. Its sharp profile and rocky crest provide a focused, high-altitude experience with dramatic drops toward the deep waters of Loch Duich.
Key Statistics
Rank
64th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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97m
Nearest Town
Kinloch Hourn
Geology
You are walking on hard, sandy rock and compressed mudstone. These layers from the Glenfinnan Group form the rugged foundation of Sgurr Beag.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG997109
Latitude
57.1452°N
Longitude
5.3124°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sgùrr Beag,' which translates simply as 'Little Peak.'
- •From the summit, you get an excellent view of the jagged Forcan Ridge across the glen, and the long, shimmering reach of Loch Duich stretching toward the Atlantic.
- •The peak sits above the site of the 1719 Battle of Glen Shiel; the steep southern slopes played a role in the tactical movements of the Jacobite and Spanish forces before their defeat by government troops.
- •Climbing this peak from the valley floor involves nearly 900 metres of unrelenting ascent, often leaving walkers to reflect that the 'Little' in its name is perhaps a bit of Gaelic irony.