Scotland
Sgurr Dearg
741M
2431FT
About Sgurr Dearg
Rising to 741 metres, this peak is a prominent Graham and Marilyn situated on the Isle of Skye. Its ascent offers a rugged, solitary experience, trading the crowded Cuillin ridges for pathless moorland and expansive vistas that stretch across the Sea of the Hebrides towards the distant Outer Isles.
Key Statistics
Rank
49th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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246m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are standing on the heart of an ancient volcano. These hard, dark rocks and volcanic rubble were forged by cooling molten rock and powerful eruptions.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM665339
Latitude
56.4401°N
Longitude
5.7889°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Sgùrr Dearg, meaning 'Red Rocky Peak'. This typically refers to the way the summit rock—often volcanic in origin—glows under the low light of a sunset, or refers to the natural iron-stained colour of the scree.
- •At 741 metres, the hill is classified as a Graham. This designation is given to Scottish peaks between 2,000 and 2,500 feet with a minimum prominence of 150 metres, a list originally compiled by Fiona Torbet (née Graham) in the 1990s.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a unique perspective of the Skye coastline. On clear days, the view encompasses the jagged silhouette of the Black Cuillin to the west and the expansive waters of the Sea of the Hebrides.
- •Despite its status as a Marilyn and a Hump, this hill provides a much more solitary experience than the island's famous Munros, with terrain that requires careful navigation through thick heather and boggy sections.
- •Calling a peak 'Red' in this part of the world is often an act of optimism, as the local weather usually ensures the mountain is viewed through a thick, obscuring veil of Atlantic grey.