Sgiath Chùil

Between Glen Lochay and Glen Dochart, Sgiath Chùil is a broad grass-covered Munro rising on a long north-to-south shoulder overlooking both glens.

Sgiath Chùil

Height	920m
Prominence	311m
Meaning	back wing (sheltered spot)
Lists	Munros (M270)
Location	Glen Lochay, Rannoch Moor to Loch Tay
Grid Ref	NN463319
Lat/Lon	56.45369, -4.49608
Munro tops	Meall a' Churain (917m)

Standing between Glen Lochay and Glen Dochart, Sgiath Chùil is the highest point on a long shoulder running roughly north-to-south between the two glens.

Predominantly grass-covered, the mountain rises gently from the north, more abruptly from the south. The summit crest spans a distance of around 1km, where three tops exceed 900m in height. The northernmost is named Meall a' Churain, while Sgiath Chùil is the southernmost and highest at 921m. The summit itself is marked by a tiny cairn standing on a patch of rock, from where extensive views stretch across the Southern Highlands, particularly towards the Crianlarich hills.

Sgiath Chùil can be approached from either Glen Lochay or Glen Dochart. From Glen Lochay, a hydro track climbs onto the mountain's northern shoulder, from where a straightforward ascent continues onto the broad ridge above.

Routes up Sgiath Chùil

Sgiath Chùil and Meall Glas
	Circuit from Glen Lochay over Sgiath Chùil and Meall Glas, with return options via the Munro Top of Beinn Cheathaich or the Corbett Beinn nan Imirean. Peaks : 2 Munros, option of 1 Corbett Ascent : 1215m (3990ft) Distance : 19km (12m) Time : 6:45hr*

Glen Lochay Munros
	Demanding circuit over five Munros and a Corbett above Glen Lochay, with significant ascent, much pathless terrain and fine views - especially from Beinn Challuim. Peaks : 5 Munros, 1 Corbetts Ascent : 3005m (9860ft) Distance : 35km (22m) Time : 11hr*