Sgurr na Fearstaig

Located in the remote heart of the Monar Forest, this high Munro Top forms a rugged north-western shoulder of Lurg Mhòr. The terrain is characteristically stony and wild, offering a dramatic vantage point over the deep waters of Loch Monar and the steep southern slopes of Sgùrr a' Chaorachain.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'the peak of the little crossing place.' This likely refers to a historical ford or 'fearsad' at the western end of Loch Monar, used by travellers before the glen was flooded for the hydro-electric scheme.
• •This summit serves as a crucial navigational waypoint for walkers traversing the high, narrow ridge toward Lurg Mhòr, which is widely considered one of the most isolated and remote Munros in the country.
• •From the summit, you can look directly across the loch to the massive southern corries of the Strathfarrar Munros, specifically naming the steep face of Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais.
• •Given the enormous walk-in required to get here from any direction, the most common summit activity isn't photography—it's checking your watch to see if you'll actually make it back to the car before dark.