Scotland
Sgurr nan Cnamh
702M
2302FT
About Sgurr nan Cnamh
Tucked away in the shadow of Ben More, this rugged Graham offers a quieter perspective on Mull’s volcanic heart. Characterised by steep, rocky slopes and broken ground, it provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the great A’ Chioch ridge and the deep glacial trough of Glen More.
Key Statistics
Rank
51st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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159.5m
Nearest Town
Ardgour
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of tough, striped granite and layered rocks, formed as molten flows and ancient mud were squeezed deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM886643
Latitude
56.7225°N
Longitude
5.4553°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Sgùrr nan Cnàmh translates as 'Peak of the Bones'; while sometimes associated with livestock remains, it likely refers to the skeletal, weather-bleached appearance of the white volcanic rocks scattered across its higher slopes.
- •The hill is frequently traversed by walkers heading towards Ben More’s dramatic eastern ridge, A’ Chioch, though the terrain between the two is exceptionally rough and requires careful navigation through a series of steep rocky tiers.
- •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the sprawling sea-loch of Loch na Keal, with the distinctive flat-topped profiles of the Treshnish Isles visible on the Atlantic horizon.
- •Given its name translates to the Peak of the Bones, the mountain seems determined to live up to the title by presenting hikers with enough ankle-threatening scree and shattered rock to test even the sturdiest of joints.