Fells/Sgurrachd Ire
Scotland
Sgurrachd Ire
572M
1877FT
Rank
181st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Lochluichart
About Sgurrachd Ire
Rising to 572 metres in the Scottish Highlands, this Dodd and Tump occupies quieter ground north of the Great Glen. The summit sits at grid reference NH342598, offering a modest ascent through typical Highland terrain. A hill for those seeking solitude rather than tick-lists, with limited documentation of its routes or features.
Key Statistics
Rank
181st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Lochluichart
Prominence
?
56
Geology
You are walking across the Ben Wyvis Pelite Formation. This foundation is made of gneissose pelite and semipelite, which are banded metamorphic rocks formed from mud.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from Scottish Gaelic, with 'Sgurr' meaning a rocky peak or pointed summit, while 'achd' likely indicates a field or level place, and 'Ire' may refer to the west or a directional element – an unusual combination suggesting a western rocky height with flatter ground.
- •At 572 metres, it falls just short of the 610-metre threshold for Corbett status, placing it among Scotland's middle-tier hills that see far fewer visitors than their more classified neighbours.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH342598
Latitude
57.5977°N
Longitude
4.7760°W
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