Scotland
Sgurr na Cairbe
687M
2253FT
About Sgurr na Cairbe
Sitting on the wild Applecross peninsula, this rugged Torridonian sandstone peak acts as a dramatic southern gateway to the Beinn Bhàn massif. Its steep eastern flanks drop sharply into the spectacular glacial amphitheatre of Coire na Poite, offering a rough, pathless ascent for walkers seeking solitude away from the more famous Wester Ross giants.
Key Statistics
Rank
110th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
?
54.2m
Nearest Town
Dalnacroich
Geology
You are walking over ancient, mud-based rocks. These have been compressed into the streaky, layered stones that form the rugged foundation of Sgurr na Cairbe.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH305464
Latitude
57.4761°N
Longitude
4.8270°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Sgùrr na Cairbe, which is often interpreted as the 'Peak of the Notch', likely referring to its position above the broken ground and deep corries of the Applecross forest.
- •It is most commonly visited as part of a longer traverse of the Beinn Bhàn plateau, providing an exceptional vantage point to look directly across the Inner Sound to the islands of Raasay and Skye.
- •The eastern side of the hill forms part of the rim of Coire na Poite, one of the most magnificent glacial cirques in the Northwest Highlands, famed for its towering sandstone buttresses.
- •While technically classified as a Tump, its stature is overshadowed by its Munro-height neighbours, meaning you are far more likely to share the summit with a red deer or a golden eagle than another walking party.