Scotland
Sgurr na Laire
624M
2047FT
About Sgurr na Laire
Tucked between the higher summits of central Mull, this 624-metre peak offers a quieter ascent over grassy slopes and basalt crags. It serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the Loch Ba interior and the dramatic profile of nearby Ben More, providing a peaceful alternative to Mull’s more frequented ridges.
Key Statistics
Rank
69th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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47m
Nearest Town
Carnoch
Geology
You’re hiking over hard, grainy sandstone cut by veins of coarse crystalline rock. These tough materials form the rugged foundation of Sgùrr na Làire.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM898654
Latitude
56.7336°N
Longitude
5.4377°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Sgùrr na Làire, which translates as the 'Peak of the Mare,' likely reflecting historical grazing use by local crofting communities.
- •Hikers often include this summit as part of a longer high-level traverse connecting to the Corbett Beinn Talaidh, which sits immediately to the southeast.
- •The summit offers a specific, unobstructed view northwards over the wooded glens surrounding Loch Ba towards the Sound of Mull and the distant hills of Morvern on the mainland.
- •While the name promises a mare, any horse attempting these steep, boggy slopes today would likely have serious questions about its owner's navigational choices.