Sgùrr nan Clach Geala

Sgùrr nan Clach Geala is the Fannichs’ second-highest peak, its east face dropping 400m in cliffs and buttresses, making it the range’s most striking summit.

Sgùrr nan Clach Geala

Height	1093m
Prominence	229m
Meaning	peak of the white stones
Lists	Munros (M53)
Location	The Fannichs, The Fannichs to Loch Maree
Grid Ref	NH184715
Lat/Lon	57.69631, -5.04839

From the roadside, Sgùrr nan Clach Geala is for the most part, well hidden from view, only revealing its dramatic character from higher ground. A ruined trig point stands on the mountain's summit close to the rim of a small coire, which in turn stands above Coire Mòr where striking cliffs and buttresses fall impressively.

A hike to Sgùrr nan Clach Geala will presumably take in other Munro peaks, including its neighbours, Sgùrr nan Each and Meall a' Chrasgaidh, with the most likely approach from the path that crosses from Loch a' Bhraoin to Loch Fannich.

Paths in the glens lead to pathless heather and grass clad slopes. Higher up, paths travel on the mountain's crests and stick close to the upper edge of the east facing coire, giving a little easy scrambling and sense of exposure.

Routes up Sgùrr nan Clach Geala

Fannichs Big 9
	An epic day beginning with a cycle to Loch Fannich, continues with a route taking in all 9 Munros in the Fannichs mountain range. Peaks : 9 Munros Ascent : 3050m (10010ft) Distance : 61km (38m) Time : 15:30hr*

Western Fannichs
	Hillwalking route on the western Fannichs, tracing ridges above corries to 5 Munros including Sgurr nan Clach Geala, the highest and most distinctive. Peaks : 5 Munros Ascent : 1840m (6040ft) Distance : 23km (14m) Time : 8:50hr*