Scotland
Sgurr Mor West Top
614M
2014FT
About Sgurr Mor West Top
Rising above the rugged Ardnish Peninsula, this hill provides a sense of isolation that belies its proximity to the Road to the Isles. The terrain is a complex mix of rocky ribs, heather, and bog. It serves as an exceptional lookout over the Sound of Arisaig and the dramatic Small Isles.
Key Statistics
Rank
235th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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32.7m
Nearest Town
Caolasmòr
Geology
The ground beneath you is made of hard, gritty rocks formed from ancient sand. These were squeezed and partially melted deep underground to create this rugged summit.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NG871081
Latitude
57.1144°N
Longitude
5.5179°W
Did You Know?
- •Sgùrr Mòr translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Great Peak'. In this coastal context, it marks the highest point of the wild Ardnish Peninsula, a landmass that has remained largely uninhabited since the mid-20th century.
- •The hill overlooks the ruins of Peanmeanach, a former coastal village. Walkers often pass these stone remains, which include a cottage now serving as a remote bothy maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association.
- •The summit offers a spectacular, earned vista of the 'Small Isles' to the west. Eigg is easily identified by its unique pitchstone ridge, An Sgùrr, while the mountainous profile of Rum dominates the horizon beside it.
- •Reaching the top requires navigating through a pathless, undulating landscape of peat hags and hidden lochans, a characteristic feature of the Moidart and Arisaig 'rough bounds'.
- •While the name 'Great Peak' suggests a mountain of Himalayan proportions, this hill relies more on its broken, ankle-turning terrain than its actual altitude to command respect from walkers.