
Sgurr an Airgid
Corbett peak above Loch Duich
Sgurr an Airgid stands alone above the head of Loch Duich, its summit being a quiet spot from where to appreciate sensational views.Sgurr an Airgid
Height | 841.2m |
Prominence | 394m |
Meaning | peak of silver |
Lists | Corbett, 102 |
Location | Strath Croe, Glen Strathfarrar to Glen Affric |
Grid Ref | NG940227 |
Lat/Lon | 57.24858, -5.4155 |
Just west of the Five Sisters of Kintail, lonely Sgurr an Airgid stands overlooking the head of Loch Duich. Due to the isolated position of Sgurr an Airgid, the views from the summit are quite breaktaking.
Sgurr an Airgid will most likely be hiked up on its own, with the most straightforward route beginning from close to the shores of Loch Duich. This route follows a rough track and a boot-worn trod up Sgurr an Airgid's south-facing slopes and around its eastern shoulder onto the hill's summit.
Routes up Sgurr an Airgid
Sgurr an Airgid from Morvich | |
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An old estate track and a rough path lead up from Clachan Duich by the head of Loch Duich to the summit of Sgurr an Airgid, a quiet spot from where to appreciate sensational views. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 830m (2720ft) Distance : 9km (6m) Time : 3:35hr |
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