Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Sgòr an Lochain Uaine
Also known as: Sgor an Lochain Uaine, Sgòrr an Lochain Uaine
Sgòr an Lochain Uaine — 1258m high mountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sheiling / Middle · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sgòr an Lochain Uaine, the nearest railway station is Sheiling / Middle, which is 8.6 km away. Entry to the site is free. There are no specific postcode or sat-nav coordinates provided for direct navigation.
About
Sgòr an Lochain Uaine is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "1258m high mountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.0584°, -3.7259°.
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Official information
Sgòr an Lochain Uaine is a mountain in the Cairngorms, known for its impressive summit and scenic views. It is a popular destination for hikers and climbers, often included in multi-peak traverses in the area.
From the Wikipedia article
Sgòr an Lochain Uaine (Scottish Gaelic for 'peak of the little green lake') is one of the Cairngorms mountains in the Scottish Highlands. Rising to 1,258 metres (4,127 ft), by some counts it is the fifth-highest mountain in Scotland (and the United Kingdom). It is in the western massif of the Cairngorms, standing between Braeriach and Cairn Toul, overlooking An Garbh Choire and the Lairig Ghru pass. It was promoted to Munro status by the Scottish Mountaineering Club's 1997 revision of the tables. It is usually climbed together with other peaks: if coming from the south it may be climbed with Cairn Toul and The Devil's Point, whilst from the north one must first cross Braeriach. The mountain takes its name from An Lochan Uaine, the lochan lying in the corrie on the north-east side of the peak. It is also sometimes called "The Angel's Peak", a name allegedly given to it in the 19th century by Alexander Copland, a founding member of the Cairngorm Club, in contrast to the nearby Devil's Point.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0584, -3.7259
- Address
- Cairngorms, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Sheiling / Middle — 8.6 km
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q767214 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sgòr an Lochain Uaine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sgor an Lochain Uaine.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sgòr an Lochain Uaine?
- Sgòr an Lochain Uaine is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Sgòr an Lochain Uaine?
- Sgòr an Lochain Uaine — 1258m high mountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Sgòr an Lochain Uaine?
- The nearest railway station is Sheiling / Middle, about 8.6 km away. Its coordinates are 57.0584°, -3.7259°.
- Is Sgòr an Lochain Uaine free to visit?
- Yes, Sgòr an Lochain Uaine is free to enter.