Sgùrr an Lochain

Sgùrr an Lochain is a striking conical peak, its northern shoulder dividing two rugged corries, one containing the lochan that gives the mountain its name.

Sgùrr an Lochain

Height	1004m
Prominence	123m
Meaning	peak of the little loch
Lists	Munros (M130)
Location	South Glen Shiel Ridge, Loch Hourn to Glen Shiel
Grid Ref	NH006104
Lat/Lon	57.14137, -5.29821

Sgùrr an Lochain, a striking, conical peak when seen from most angles, has a well-defined crest with smooth slopes sweeping southward. From its summit, a northern shoulder divides the rugged northern slopes into two dramatic corries, one of which cradles a sizeable lochan that gives the mountain its name.

Many hillwalkers tackle this Munro as part of a traverse along the South Glen Shiel Ridge. This traverse can be split into shorter segments, with Sgùrr an Lochain lying in the ridge's western section, with the easiest access from Glen Shiel via its neighbouring peak, Creag nan Damh.

Routes up Sgùrr an Lochain

South Glen Shiel Ridge
	Superb traverse of 7 Munros on South Glen Shiel Ridge to Cluanie Inn. Aonach air Chrith is highest. A big day of peak-bagging along fine crests Peaks : 7 Munros, option of 2 more Munros and 1 Corbett Ascent : 1975m (6480ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:45hr