Scotland
Sgurr nan Conbhairean
1109M
3638FT
About Sgurr nan Conbhairean
Rising high above the A87 near Loch Cluanie, this massive, dome-shaped Munro dominates the skyline north of Glen Shiel. The ascent typically follows stony, broad ridges, leading to a sprawling summit plateau that offers a grandstand view across the water to the long, multi-peaked South Shiel Ridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
11th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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382m
Nearest Town
Fort Augustus
Geology
The ground beneath you consists of ancient sand and mud, compressed and baked over time into the hard, layered rocks that make up this mountain.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH129138
Latitude
57.1767°N
Longitude
5.0968°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Peak of the Dog-handlers', likely referring to historical deer stalking where keepers of hounds used the high ridges to manage and sight hunting parties across the estate.
- •It forms the central high point of a classic three-Munro circuit, usually tackled in a single outing alongside its lower neighbours Carn Ghluasaid and Sail Chaoruinn.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for viewing the remote Loch Mullardoch wilderness to the north and the sharp, distant silhouette of Sgùrr na Cìche in Knoydart to the west.
- •The mountain is a specialist in the art of the false summit; its broad, rounded shoulders ensure you will likely celebrate reaching the top several times before actually setting eyes on the trig pillar.