Scotland
Sgurr na Muice
890M
2920FT
About Sgurr na Muice
Rising steeply above the remote reaches of Glen Strathfarrar, this bulky North West Highland peak falls just short of Munro status. Its broad, rugged slopes offer a sense of profound isolation, rewarding those who navigate its pathless terrain with commanding views across the sprawling ridges of the Mullardoch and Monar forests.
Key Statistics
Rank
35th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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129m
Nearest Town
Monar Lodge
Geology
You are walking over ancient, banded rocks. They were once layers of mudstone and sandstone, transformed by intense heat and pressure deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH226418
Latitude
57.4322°N
Longitude
4.9565°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Peak of the Pig', a reference to the wild boar that historically inhabited the lower slopes and surrounding glens of the Monar Forest.
- •Situated on the high ground between Glen Strathfarrar and Glen Cannich, the summit provides an exceptional, close-quarter view of the dramatic eastern corries of Sgurr na Lapaich.
- •To the south, the sprawling masses of Carn Eige and Mam Sodhail—the highest peaks north of the Great Glen—dominate the skyline across the hidden waters of Loch Mullardoch.
- •Standing at 890 metres, the hill is a mere seven metres short of the 914.4m Munro threshold, ensuring it remains blissfully quiet while crowds flock to the more famous 3,000-foot summits nearby.