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Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Sgùrr a' Gharaidh

In or near Achintee.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Sgùrr a' Gharaidh in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Summit of Sgurr a' Gharaidh - geograph.org.uk - 832312

Simon Waddicor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Strathcarron · 6.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Sgùrr a' Gharaidh in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Strathcarron, located 6.2 km away. Entry to the mountain is free.

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About

Sgùrr a' Gharaidh is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Official information

Sgùrr a' Gharaidh is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands, known for its rugged terrain and stunning views. Visitors can hike various routes to the summit, experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.

From the Wikipedia article

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

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
57.4396, -5.5274
Address
Wester Ross, Scotland
Phone
Kinlochdampf estate tel 07836 27560
Nearest railway station
Strathcarron6.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sgùrr a' Gharaidh?
Sgùrr a' Gharaidh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Sgùrr a' Gharaidh?
Sgùrr a' Gharaidh in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sgùrr a' Gharaidh?
The nearest railway station is Strathcarron, about 6.2 km away. Its coordinates are 57.4396°, -5.5274°.
Is Sgùrr a' Gharaidh free to visit?
Yes, Sgùrr a' Gharaidh is free to enter.
How do I get to Sgùrr a' Gharaidh?
The nearest railway station is Strathcarron, about 6.2 km away.