Scotland
Sgurr na h-Aide
860M
2821FT
About Sgurr na h-Aide
Rising steeply at the head of Glen Dessary, this rugged peak serves as a grand introduction to the 'Rough Bounds of Lochaber.' Its rocky character and position between Loch Arkaig and Loch Nevis offer a demanding ascent, providing a sense of isolation far removed from the busier summits closer to Fort William.
Key Statistics
Rank
83rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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56.3m
Nearest Town
Kylesmorar
Geology
You are hiking across the Morar Schists, a rugged foundation of ancient sand and mud that has been compressed into hard, layered rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM881931
Latitude
56.9804°N
Longitude
5.4888°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sgùrr na h-Aide', which translates to the 'Peak of the Hat'. This likely refers to the distinctive way cloud often settles on the summit, resembling a bonnet.
- •The summit offers a premier vantage point over the Knoydart peninsula, specifically looking across to the jagged profile of Sgùrr na Ciche and the deep waters of Loch Nevis to the west.
- •Most walkers approach the hill via the remote track through Glen Dessary, a route that transitions from managed forestry into the wild, pathless terrain characteristic of this western edge of the Grampians.
- •Despite falling short of the more famous 3,000-foot mark, the ascent involves enough steep, broken ground to ensure you feel every bit of its 859 metres by the time you reach the cairn.