Scotland
Sgurr na h-Eanchainne
731M
2398FT
About Sgurr na h-Eanchainne
Rising above the surrounding landscape to over 730 metres, this is a rugged and substantial peak characteristic of the Scottish west coast. The terrain is primarily steep, pathless grass and rock, leading to a sprawling summit. It offers a remote, quiet atmosphere and an exceptional perspective over the nearby sea lochs.
Key Statistics
Rank
40th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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91.4m
Nearest Town
Clovullin
Geology
You are walking over the Glen Scaddle Intrusion. It consists of metadiorite, a hard crystalline rock transformed by heat and pressure deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM996658
Latitude
56.7411°N
Longitude
5.2778°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sgurr na h-Eanchainne is Gaelic for 'Peak of the Brains'. This unusual title is likely a reference to the grey, convoluted appearance of the summit crags when viewed from the valleys below.
- •The summit offers a commanding and earned view across the waters of Loch Linnhe to the massive south-western face of Ben Nevis and the distant peaks of the Mamores.
- •Despite the name, reaching the summit usually requires a strong pair of legs and a tolerance for steep Highland grass rather than any specific intellectual effort.