Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Sgùrr a' Mhàim
Also known as: Sgurr a'Mhaim
In or near Kinlochleven.
Sgùrr a' Mhàim — 1099m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sgùrr a' Mhàim in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Fort William, which is 9.5 km away. Entry to the landmark is free.
About
Sgùrr a' Mhàim is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "1099m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.7559°, -5.0037°.
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Official information
Sgùrr a' Mhàim is a mountain located on a spur north of the Mamores ridge, known for its summit covered in quartzite that can appear snow-like from Glen Nevis. Visitors can enjoy various hiking routes, including the classic 4 Munro challenge and the traverse of the entire Mamores ridge.
From the Wikipedia article
Sgùrr a' Mhàim (Scottish Gaelic: [ˈs̪kuːrˠ ə ˈvãːjm]) (Scottish Gaelic for 'rocky peak of the rounded hill') is a mountain of the Mamores range in the Scottish Highlands. It is directly south of Ben Nevis, on the other side of Glen Nevis. With a height of 1,099 metres (3,605 feet), Sgùrr a' Mhàim is a Munro and the second-highest peak in the Mamores. Its cap of quartzite stones give it a light grey appearance which can be mistaken for a covering of snow.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7559, -5.0037
- Address
- Lochaber, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William — 9.5 km
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3397511 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sgùrr a' Mhàim (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sgurr a' Mhaim from the Devils Ridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sgùrr a' Mhàim?
- Sgùrr a' Mhàim is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Sgùrr a' Mhàim?
- Sgùrr a' Mhàim — 1099m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Sgùrr a' Mhàim?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 9.5 km away. Its coordinates are 56.7559°, -5.0037°.
- Is Sgùrr a' Mhàim free to visit?
- Yes, Sgùrr a' Mhàim is free to enter.