Fells/Sgurr Coire nan Eiricheallach
Scotland

Sgurr Coire nan Eiricheallach

891M
2923FT
Rank
67th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Nearest Town
Kinloch Hourn

About Sgurr Coire nan Eiricheallach

Reaching an elevation of 891m, this rugged Tump in the Grampian region offers a demanding, pathless ascent typical of the wilder Scottish Highlands. Its character is defined by steep, rocky flanks and a sharp summit crest providing exceptional vantage points over the deep waters of Loch Hourn and the Knoydart interior.

Key Statistics

Rank
67th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Nearest Town
Kinloch Hourn
Prominence
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68m
Geology
You are trekking across the Glenfinnan Group, a foundation composed of sandy and clay-rich rocks known as psammite and pelite.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Sgurr Coire nan Eiricheallach North TopSgurr a' MhaoraichAm BathaichLeac nan GaidhseichSgurr a' Mhaoraich Beag

Did You Know?

  • The Gaelic name translates as the 'peak of the corrie of the tributes' or 'contributions', likely referencing an old system of tithing or communal grazing rights associated with the hanging corrie beneath the summit.
  • Standing at 891m, the hill sits on a high-level ridge that overlooks the dramatic glacial trough of Loch Hourn, offering a specific view of the jagged silhouette of Ladhar Bheinn to the west.
  • Reaching the top requires navigating rough, trackless terrain that ensures the summit cairn remains a quiet spot, even when the more famous neighbouring Munros are seeing heavy foot traffic.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NG999061
Latitude
57.1022°N
Longitude
5.3053°W

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TrailTrack location
NG999061

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