Scotland
Sgurr Mor
627M
2056FT
About Sgurr Mor
Rising steeply above the waters of Loch Kishorn, this rugged Lewisian gneiss summit provides a quieter, more intimate perspective on the Applecross peninsula than its loftier neighbours. The terrain is characteristically rough, leading to a sprawling top with exceptional views across the Inner Sound toward the jagged Black Cuillin of Skye.
Key Statistics
Rank
226th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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57.9m
Nearest Town
Caolasmòr
Geology
These slopes are made of the Lower Morar Formation, where sandy rocks were partially melted by intense heat to create the tough, crystalline layers beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Sgurr Mor East Top
Sgurr Mor Near West Top
Druim Fada West Top
Sgurr Mor West Top
Sgurr Mor Far West Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG879079
Latitude
57.1130°N
Longitude
5.5045°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sgùrr Mòr', simply meaning 'Big Peak'. While many hills across the Highlands share this name, this particular summit earns the title through its commanding position above the coastal lowlands of the Applecross forest.
- •From the summit cairn, the view west across the Inner Sound is dominated by the Cuillin ridge on Skye and the distinctive profile of Raasay, while the massive sandstone ramparts of Beinn Bhàn rise immediately to the north.
- •The hill is largely composed of Lewisian Gneiss, some of the oldest rock found anywhere in the British Isles, dating back over 2.5 billion years. This results in the characteristically knobbly, terraced landscape common to the far northwest.
- •It is frequently climbed in tandem with the neighbouring 501-metre An Sgùrr to the south, creating a rewarding horseshoe route around the head of the Allt Beinn Bhàn.
- •Proclaiming a hill of 626 metres as the 'Big Peak' suggests the local map-makers possessed a healthy sense of optimism, or perhaps they just hadn't looked over their shoulders at the Torridon giants yet.