Sgurr a' Gharaidh

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Sgurr a' Gharaidh
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The rocky summit ridge of Sgurr a' Gharaidh
Highest point
Elevation 732 m (2,402 ft) [1]
Prominence 333 m (1,093 ft)
Listing Graham, Marilyn
Geography
Location Wester Ross, Scotland
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NG884444
Topo map OS Landranger 24

Sgurr a' Gharaidh (732 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It lies in Wester Ross, north of Loch Carron.

The mountain is the highest peak in the northern area around Loch Carron, however its finest feature is its craggy north face. The nearest village is Lochcarron. [2]

This mountain adjoins, is connected to, the Glas Bhelnn mountain, 728m. The Glas Bhelnn then slopes down to the golf course and graveyard with East Church by the A896 which runs long the Loch Carron.

To the east of Sgurr a' Gharaidh is the bald grey top of An Ruadh-stac 892m and the red top Maol Chean-dearg 933m

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References

  1. "Sgurr a' Gharaidh". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Sgurr a' Gharaidh". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2019.

Coordinates: 57°26′24″N5°31′44″W / 57.440°N 5.529°W / 57.440; -5.529