Scotland
Sgurr Mor Near West Top
614M
2015FT
About Sgurr Mor Near West Top
Rising to 614 metres near Kyle of Lochalsh, this rugged Tump offers a solitary alternative to the busier neighbouring peaks. The terrain is quintessential Highland heath and rock, providing a raw, off-path experience. From the summit, the view extends across the wild landscape toward the jagged silhouettes of the Kintail mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
234th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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31.4m
Nearest Town
Caolasmòr
Geology
The summit consists of psammite, a tough, crystalline rock. It formed from layers of sand that were transformed and partially melted by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG875079
Latitude
57.1128°N
Longitude
5.5111°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sgùrr Mòr is Gaelic for 'Big Peak,' a title it shares with several much higher Munros across Scotland, though its sharp profile earns the description even at this more modest elevation.
- •Located in the hills of the wider Grampian region, the summit provides a clear line of sight toward the Five Sisters of Kintail to the southeast.
- •As a 'Near West Top,' it serves as a secondary high point on a broader ridge, requiring a bit of extra effort from those unwilling to leave any part of the massif unvisited.
- •Being designated as a 'Near West Top' suggests the original surveyors were more interested in cardinal directions than in finding a unique name for every lump of rock in the Highlands.