Sgùrr an Utha

West of Glenfinnan and hidden from roadside view, Sgùrr an Utha is a rugged hill, standing above the wilds of Coal-Ghleann and Loch Beoraid.

Sgùrr an Utha

Height	796m
Prominence	499m
Meaning	peak of the udder
Lists	Corbetts (C167)
Location	Glen Finnan and Gleann Fionnlighe, South Morar to Glen Loy
Grid Ref	NM885839
Lat/Lon	56.89869, -5.4745

Sgùrr an Utha is a shy Corbett, for the most part hidden from roadside view, sitting behind other lower hillsides. Along with its slighly lower neighbour, Fraoch-bheinn, these hills form a long crest running westwards from Glen Finnan that overlooks the rugged terrain and the wild lands of Coal-Ghleann and surrounding Loch Beoraid.

Although Sgùrr an Utha lies close to Sgùrr nan Coireachan and the other peaks by Glenfinnan, it is just that little bit awkwardly placed to include in a hike with these higher hills.

The most accessible route up Sgùrr an Utha begins from the roadside around 3km west of the hamlet of Glenfinnan, where an estate track heads northwards through forestry and climbs up to a height of 400m.

Routes up Sgùrr an Utha

Sgùrr an Utha & Fraoch-bheinn hillwalk
	Estate tracks and grassy slopes lead to twin summits above Glenfinnan and Morar with rocky outcrops and far-reaching western Highland views. Peaks : 1 Corbett Ascent : 730m (2390ft) Distance : 10km (6m) Time : 3:40hr