Scotland
Sgurr Creag an Eich West Top
793M
2601FT
About Sgurr Creag an Eich West Top
Located in the remote wilds of the North West Highlands, this subsidiary top offers a rugged, pathless experience. Reaching this summit provides a direct perspective on its parent peak to the east and commanding views over the desolate Loch Monar and the towering bulk of Sgurr na Lapaich.
Key Statistics
Rank
56th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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31.9m
Nearest Town
Camusnagaul
Geology
The ground beneath you belongs to the Applecross Formation, featuring layers of sandstone filled with small pebbles and gravel.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH045846
Latitude
57.8087°N
Longitude
5.2907°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sgùrr Creag an Eich translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Horse's Crag,' likely referring to the steep, rocky ground on the hill's flanks.
- •The summit is situated in the vast, uninhabited deer forests between Strathfarrar and Cannich, making it one of the more isolated spots in the region.
- •From this high point, walkers gain a clear sightline across the waters of Loch Monar toward the sharp, serrated profile of Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais.
- •Reaching this top usually involves so much bog-trotting and heather-clashing that by the time you arrive, you will understand why the local deer look at hillwalkers with such pity.