Scotland
Sgurr na Fearstaig
1015M
3329FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
15th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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27.6m
Nearest Town
Monar Lodge
Geology
You are walking on Glenfinnan Group rocks, formed from layers of ancient mud and sand that hardened into the durable, crystalline stone of this ridge.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH228437
Latitude
57.4492°N
Longitude
4.9544°W
Did You Know?
- •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.