Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain

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Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain is a fabulous mountain and a familiar sight in the classic view from the Glenfinnan Monument. It rises as a grand rocky pyramid from the shores of Loch Shiel.

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Region: Fort William

Altitude: 849 metres

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Detailed route description and map

Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain and Sgòrr Craobh a' Chaorainn from Callop

Other routes and challenges

A classic alternative option is to ascend Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain via its northeast ridge from Ghiubhsachain on Loch Shiel (reached by walking along the track from Callop). The ridge is steep with optional scrambling; from the summit of Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain you can continue as described in the route above over Sgùrr Craobh a' Chaorainn.

Panoramic summit view (click to open)