Scotland
Sguman Coinntich
879M
2884FT
About Sguman Coinntich
Rising steeply above the head of Loch Long, this substantial Corbett offers the rugged, pathless experience characteristic of the Kintail hinterland. Though the terrain is often boggy and demanding, the summit provides an exceptional vantage point over the inner sea lochs and the jagged silhouette of the Five Sisters.
Key Statistics
Rank
37th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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415m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking across the Morar Group, a sturdy foundation of ancient sandstones and mudstones that have been squeezed into solid rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG976303
Latitude
57.3188°N
Longitude
5.3613°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Sguman Coinntich, which translates roughly as the 'mossy stack', a reference to the verdant and often saturated vegetation found across its broad slopes.
- •From the summit, the view south-west is dominated by the steep-sided troughs of Loch Long and Loch Duich, with the iconic profile of the Five Sisters of Kintail and Beinn Fhada providing a jagged skyline.
- •Despite its proximity to the popular Glenshiel hills, Sguman Coinntich remains remarkably quiet, as most walkers are deterred by the lack of defined paths and the long approach from the road end at Killilan.
- •True to its name, the 'mossy' slopes ensure that any attempt at a direct ascent is as much a test of your gaiters’ integrity as it is your physical fitness.