Scotland
Sgurr an Lochain
1004M
3294FT
About Sgurr an Lochain
Rising as a sharp, conical peak midway along the South Glen Shiel Ridge, this Munro is defined by its steep, rocky profile. Its most striking feature is the dark lochan cradled in the northern corrie far below, offering a dramatic, airy character that contrasts with the broader, grassier slopes of its eastern neighbours.
Key Statistics
Rank
11th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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123m
Nearest Town
Kyle of Lochalsh
Geology
You are walking on the Glenfinnan Group, where ancient layers of sand and mud have transformed into the solid, layered rock found throughout this landscape.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH005104
Latitude
57.1410°N
Longitude
5.2988°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Peak of the Little Loch', a direct reference to Coire an Lochain, the deep glacial cirque and mountain lake nestled immediately beneath the summit's northern face.
- •It is usually climbed as the fourth peak in the classic South Glen Shiel Ridge traverse, a celebrated outing that bags seven Munros in a single day along a high-level march.
- •The summit offers one of the best vantage points in Kintail, providing a clear view across the deep trench of Glen Shiel to the jagged silhouette of the Forcan Ridge and the Five Sisters of Kintail.
- •Compared to the rounded domes of the surrounding Grampian giants, the summit of Sgurr an Lochain is remarkably small and stony, giving it a distinctively alpine feel during the ascent.
- •If you find yourself enjoying the solitary silence of the summit for too long, a glance at the A87 winding through the glen 800 metres below serves as a sobering reminder of exactly how far you still have to walk to reach the pub.