Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan

#1729 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan is a Scottish mountain that is situated in the remote and lonely mountainous country between Glen Affric and Glen Elchaig, some 30 kilometres east of Kyle of Lochalsh in the Highland region. With a height of 1151 metres it is ranked as the third highest mountain north of the Great Glen and is regarded as one of the finest hills in the whole of the United Kingdom. It is different from the other neighbouring Affric Hills, characterised by sweeping flanks and long slender ridges, which emerge from the central summit crest in the manner of the spokes of a wheel. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 3776 ftProminence: 1427 ftCoordinates: 57°15'18"N, 5°13'22"W

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Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Falls of Glomach, Càrn Eige, Mam Sodhail, Sgùrr Fhuaran.

2.9 miNW
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Falls of Glomach, Dornie
75 min walk • The Falls of Glomach, in Ross-shire, Scotland, is one of the tallest waterfalls in Britain, with a drop of 113 m. The falls border Kintail, donated to the National Trust for Scotland in 1944 and subsequently incorporating West Affric in 1993.
4.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Càrn Eige
118 min walk • Càrn Eige, sometimes spelt Càrn Eighe, is a mountain in the north of Scotland. At an elevation of 1,183 metres above sea level, it is the highest mountain in Scotland north of the Great Glen, the twelfth-highest summit above sea level in the British Isles, and, in terms ...
4.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Mam Sodhail
107 min walk • Mam Sodhail, sometimes known by its anglicised name of "Mam Soul", is a Scottish Munro situated in the secluded country on the northern side of Glen Affric, some 30 kilometres east of Kyle of Lochalsh.
6.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr Fhuaran
158 min walk • Sgùrr Fhuaran is a Scottish mountain that is situated on the northern side of Glen Shiel, 23 kilometres east south east of Kyle of Lochalsh.
6.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr na Ciste Duibhe
170 min walk • Sgùrr na Ciste Duibhe is a Scottish mountain situated on the northern side of Glen Shiel, 27 kilometres south east of Kyle of Lochalsh in the Highland council area.
5.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
A' Chràlaig
141 min walk • A' Chràlaig is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, north of Loch Cluanie and south of Glen Affric. It is the highest peak along Glen Shiel and can be easily climbed from the Cluanie Inn on the A87. The eastern slopes of the mountain, are owned by the Forestry Commission and are part of the Kintail National Scenic Area.
5.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg
139 min walk • Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg is a Scottish mountain situated in Kintail on the northern side of Glen Shiel, 30 kilometres south east of Kyle of Lochalsh.
6.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr na Càrnach
168 min walk • Sgùrr na Càrnach is a Scottish mountain situated on the northern side of Glen Shiel, 24 kilometres south east of Kyle of Lochalsh. The mountain is part of one of the best views in the Western Highlands as it is one of three mountains which make up the Five Sisters of Kintail.
4.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mullach Fraoch-choire
109 min walk • Mullach Fraoch-choire is a 1,102-metre mountain – a Munro – in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland on a ridge extending north for 8 kilometres between Loch Cluanie in Glenmoriston and upper Glen Affric. It is within the Glen Affric National Scenic Area and Glen Affric National Nature Reserve.
3.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ciste Dhubh
99 min walk • Ciste Dhubh is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands between Glen Shiel and Glen Affric. It is far from any centres of population, with Kyle of Lochalsh being almost 30 kilometres away to the west-northwest.
2.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Glen Affric
74 min walk • Glen Affric is a glen south-west of the village of Cannich in the Highland region of Scotland, some 15 miles west of Loch Ness. The River Affric runs along its length, passing through Loch Affric and Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin.

Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan

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Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)