Sgòr an Lochain Uaine (The Angel's Peak)

Height	1258m
Prominence	118m
Meaning	peak of the little green loch
Lists	Munros (M5)
Location	West of the Lairig Ghru, Cairngorms and North East Grampians
Grid Ref	NN954977
Lat/Lon	57.05831, -3.72553

In the 1997 revision of Munro's Tables, Sgòr an Lochain Uaine was promoted to Munro status, being previously considered a minor top of nearby Cairn Toul. Both these peaks together form a fine ridge-line encircling Lochan Uaine below. Sgòr an Lochain Uaine's alternative name, The Angel's Peak, was reputedly given to contrast with the Devil's Point to the south above the Làirig Ghrù.

If you fancy a bit of rock-scrambling, then after hiking through the Làirig Ghru, the climb up Sgòr an Lochain Uaine's north-east spur will entertain. That aside, most of the terrain to the summit is on stony ground and occasional boulderfield. Hiking to Sgòr an Lochain Uaine is often combined with nearby Cairn Toul and Braeriach and can be done as part of either the Cairngorm 4000s or West of Làirig Ghrù from Glenmore routes.

Being linked to other more modest peaks, hillwalkers are spoilt for route choice. With a bit of a detour, Sgòr an Lochain Uaine could be fairly easily tagged onto routes approaching from Glen Feshie, Glen Einich or Linn of Dee.

Routes up Sgòr an Lochain Uaine

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West of Làirig Ghrù from Glenmore
	Hillwalking route up Braeriach, Cairn Toul and Sgòr an Lochain Uaine, vast high plateaux west of the Làirig Ghru with superb views over the Cairngorms. Peaks : 3 Munros Ascent : 1850m (6070ft) Distance : 28km (17m) Time : 10hr

Cairngorm 4000s
	Circular hillwalking route over the Cairngorm 4000ers from Glenmore, including Ben Macdui, Braeriach, Cairn Toul, Sgòr an Lochain Uaine and Cairn Gorm. Peaks : 5 Munros Ascent : 2250m (7380ft) Distance : 28km (17m) Time : 10:45hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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