Scotland
Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh
835M
2740FT
About Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh
Situated deep within the 'Rough Bounds of Knoydart', this rugged Corbett offers a genuine sense of Highland isolation. Reached via a long approach from the head of Loch Arkaig, its rocky ridges and steep, grassy flanks provide a demanding day. The summit reveals a wild, earned panorama across the Dessarry and Kingie forests.
Key Statistics
Rank
102nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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187m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
This peak is built from ancient layers of hardened sandstone and fine mudstone. These "striped" rocks form the rugged, durable foundation beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM948946
Latitude
56.9968°N
Longitude
5.3799°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sgùrr Còs na Breachd-laoidh', translating as the 'Peak of the Hollow of the Speckled Fawn', suggesting these remote corries were once noted as prime calving grounds for red deer.
- •From the summit, the view to the west is dominated by the jagged skyline of Knoydart, specifically the peaks of Sgùrr na Ciche and Ladhar Bheinn, while the massive Loch Quoich dam is visible to the north.
- •Hillwalkers typically approach the peak from the road-end at Strathan; the mountain is frequently climbed in a single circular outing alongside its higher Munro neighbour, Sgùrr nan Coireachan.
- •While the name refers to a speckled fawn, the only thing likely to be speckled by the time you reach this remote summit is your waterproof jacket, courtesy of the unrelenting West Highland weather.