Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Sgùrr Fhuaran
Sgùrr Fhuaran — 1068m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sgùrr Fhuaran is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Part of Northwest Highlands. Wikidata describes it as: "1068m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1962°, -5.3476°.
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Official information
Sgùrr Fhuaran is the highest peak among the Five Sisters of Kintail, known for its distinctive conical shape. Visitors can explore various ascent routes, including the challenging west ridge and the alternative east ridge, both offering stunning views and a rewarding hiking experience.
From the Wikipedia article
Sgùrr Fhuaran is a Scottish mountain that is situated on the northern side of Glen Shiel, 23 kilometres (14 mi) east-southeast of Kyle of Lochalsh.
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Background
Description
The mountain reaches a height of 1067 m and qualifies as a Munro and a Marilyn; it is the highest point for a significant distance, having a sizeable topographic prominence of 663 m and giving extensive views from its summit. The meaning of the mountain’s name is obscure. Sgùrr Fhuaran may mean "Peak of wells or springs" and many streams issue from the mountains slopes. Other possible meanings proposed are that the proper name is Sgùrr Urain, the Peak of Odhran, named after a disciple of Columba, or that the second part of the name derives from "odhran-choin", here meaning "wolf". The mountain is referred to in the war cry or heraldic slogan "Sgùrr Uaran" of Clan Macrae, which occupied…
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- Coordinates
- 57.1962, -5.3476
- Address
- Kintail, Scotland
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7459802 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sgùrr Fhuaran (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sgurr Fhuran from Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sgùrr Fhuaran?
- Sgùrr Fhuaran is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Sgùrr Fhuaran?
- Sgùrr Fhuaran — 1068m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Sgùrr Fhuaran?
- Its coordinates are 57.1962°, -5.3476°.
- Is Sgùrr Fhuaran free to visit?
- Yes, Sgùrr Fhuaran is free to enter.