Corbett · North-West Highlands
Sgurr na Feartaig
Sgurr na Feartaig is a long, undulating Corbett ridge between Glen Carron and the head of Loch Monar — a quiet hill on the edge of the great Monar wilderness. At 863m the highest point is at the western end of a 3km ridge with several minor tops, and the cairn rests on a small pile of weathered sandstone blocks. The view south to the Achnashellach hills and north across the empty Monar country is the day's real prize.
Quick facts
- Height
- 863m/ 2831ft
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 759 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH055453
- Parking
- NH039492
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 61km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
drove track 45% · bealach climb 15% · undulating ridge 30% · summit cairn 10%
The usual line starts from the lay-by at Craig on the A890 in Glen Carron and follows the old Pollan Buidhe drove-road track north toward the Bealach Bhearnais. From the bealach, climb the broad north-east ridge of Sgurr na Feartaig and follow it west over the intermediate tops to the summit cairn. Around 15km return with 759m of ascent. Many parties extend over the full ridge and descend to Bendronaig Lodge for a longer round.
Terrain
The Pollan Buidhe track is firm and well drained — one of the better hill-tracks in this part of the country. Above the bealach the ridge is short grass and small sandstone outcrops with no path; the going is generally good but slow over the intermediate bumps. No real exposure, but the ridge is broad and bearing-work matters in mist with the various tops looking similar.
In winter
A relatively benign winter Corbett by Wester Ross standards — long but with no steep avalanche slopes and broad gentle ridge ground. The Bealach Bhearnais holds drift after westerly storms. Phone signal is absent across the Monar interior; the Craig parking spot has intermittent reception. The A890 is gritted but the lay-by can be icy.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 36m
- Edinburgh4h 1m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25
Mobile signal: Intermittent in Glen Carron; no signal on the ridge or beyond the bealach
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:34
- Sunset
- 22:03
- Civil dawn
- 03:30
- Civil dusk
- 23:07
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Sgurr na Feartaig — common questions
- How hard is Sgurr na Feartaig?
- Sgurr na Feartaig is rated 5/5 (very challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 15km with 759m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Pollan Buidhe track is firm and well drained — one of the better hill-tracks in this part of the country.
- Where do I park for Sgurr na Feartaig?
- Standard parking is at NH039492 near Ullapool. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Sgurr na Feartaig?
- The standard good-weather months for Sgurr na Feartaig are May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Sgurr na Feartaig?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Sgurr na Feartaig?
- Intermittent in Glen Carron; no signal on the ridge or beyond the bealach
- Is Sgurr na Feartaig safe in winter?
- A relatively benign winter Corbett by Wester Ross standards — long but with no steep avalanche slopes and broad gentle ridge ground. The Bealach Bhearnais holds drift after westerly storms. Phone signal is absent across the Monar interior; the Craig parking spot has intermittent reception. The A890 is gritted but the lay-by can be icy.