Scotland
Sgurr an Doire Leathain
1010M
3314FT
About Sgurr an Doire Leathain
Rising as a central pillar of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, this high Munro offers a classic day of high-altitude walking. Its steep, grassy slopes give way to a narrow ridge-line, providing dramatic views across the deep glen to the Five Sisters of Kintail and the remote peaks of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
9th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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189m
Nearest Town
Kyle of Lochalsh
Geology
You are walking on the Glenfinnan Group, a sturdy foundation of ancient sand and mud that has been compressed into hard, layered rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH015098
Latitude
57.1361°N
Longitude
5.2819°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Peak of the Broad Wood'. While the summit is now a world of bare rock and grass, the name likely refers to ancient woodland that once occupied the lower corries and sheltered glens nearby.
- •It is almost always climbed as part of the South Glen Shiel Ridge traverse, a celebrated ten-mile march that bags seven Munros in a single high-level outing starting from the A87.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point over the sprawling, island-studded waters of Loch Quoich to the south, with the distinctive pointed peak of Sgùrr na Cìche visible in the distance.
- •Looking north, the view is dominated by the sharp, serrated profile of the Five Sisters of Kintail, offering a clear perspective on the complex topography of the Northwest Highlands.
- •Despite the name, any hiker searching for a 'broad wood' at the 1,010-metre summit will be disappointed to find nothing more than a stone cairn and a very long drop.