Sgurr an Lochain
| Height | Grid Ref. | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1004 mt. | NH005104 | Skoor un Lochan | Rocky peak of the little loch |
| Location | Access | ||
| Loch Eil to Glen Shiel |
Dochfour Estate, tel: 01599 511282 |
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Sgurr an Lochain is munro number One Hundred and Thirty-One
Mountain Description for Sgurr an Lochain
Sgurr an Lochain is an munro in Scotand and is located in the area Loch Eil to Glen Shiel as defined by SMC
(and lies in region known as South Shiel Ridge )
Sgurr an Lochain is a Munro located in the West half of the 14 km long South Shiel Ridge. It is the most distinctive peak on the ridge and has the only North facing corrie to hold a lochan therefore has the name "Sgurr an Lochain" meaning Rocky peak of the little loch.
The can be climbed on a traverse of the three western peaks of the South Glen Shiel Ridge or on The complete South Glen Shiel Ridge Walk.
The hill has steep grassy slopes on its's Southern side and has steep deep rocky corries on it's Northern side.
Routes
| Route Name | Distance (m / km) | Ascent (ft /mt) |
|---|---|---|
| South Glen Shiel Ridge | 15 / 25 | 5742 / 1750 |
Useful Maps
| Thumbnail | Price | Map Name |
|---|---|---|
 | £7.95 | Kintail, Glenshiel (Superwalker) |
 | £6.99 | Loch Alsh, Glen Shiel and Loch Hourn (Landranger Maps) |
 | £7.99 | Glen Shiel and Kintail Forest (Explorer Maps) |
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