Scotland
Sgurr Leac nan Each
919M
3015FT
About Sgurr Leac nan Each
Occupying a rugged position in the Monar Forest, this high Munro Top forms part of the sprawling western ridge of Sgùrr na Lapaich. Its terrain is characterised by steep, rocky slopes and quartzite slabs, offering a remote mountain experience with commanding views over Loch Monar and the wild North Mullardoch hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
44th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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65.6m
Nearest Town
Shiel Bridge
Geology
You’re walking on hard, crystalline sandstone and layered, clay-rich rocks. Part of the Morar Group, these durable materials form the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NG917133
Latitude
57.1631°N
Longitude
5.4464°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Slab of the Horses'. 'Leac' refers to a flat stone or slab, while 'each' means horse, likely referring to the rocky terrain or historical use of the slopes for grazing ponies.
- •While it reaches a significant height of nearly 919 metres, it is classified as a Munro Top rather than a full Munro because it lacks sufficient topographical prominence from its parent peak, the massive Sgùrr na Lapaich to the east.
- •Most walkers visit the summit as part of a demanding circuit of the Glen Strathfarrar Munros, often reached via the private hydro-electric road which requires checking access times at the gatehouse.
- •The summit offers a spectacular, earned view across the waters of Loch Monar towards the remote and isolated peaks of the Attadale Forest, specifically the rugged profiles of Lurg Mhòr and Bheinn Tarsuinn.
- •Its status as a Top means it is frequently bypassed by walkers focused solely on the main Munro summits, ensuring that even on a busy weekend, you are unlikely to share this specific cairn with many others.