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Sgreadan Hill
Sgreadan Hill sits at 397m in central Kintyre near the head of Loch Caolisport, possibly named for the scree-like outcrops on its sides. A wind farm now occupies parts of the slope, easing the approach considerably.
Quick facts
- Height
- 397m/ 1302ft
- Grid ref
- NR 74111 29556
- Nearest city
- Glasgow· 92km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Wind farm access tracks from Clachan provide a clean route close to the summit, with a short walk over open ground to the cairn. Two to three hours suffices.
Terrain
Hard gravel tracks for most of the ascent then mossy grass to the trig. The interior moor is wet away from turbines.
In winter
Service roads are kept passable in most winters. Watch for blade-shed ice exclusion zones in cold weather.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 33m
- Edinburgh6h 17m
OS maps: OS Landranger 68, OS Explorer 356N
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better toward Lochgilphead.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:39
- Sunset
- 22:07
- Civil dawn
- 03:39
- Civil dusk
- 23:07
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Sgreadan Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Ardrossan Harbour station
Ferry to Brodick (Arran) — Goat Fell, Arran ridge
50km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Campbeltown
Kintyre Way finish; Mull of Kintyre; whisky town
9km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Glen Scotia
Campbeltown — coastal, salty Campbeltown survivor and one of the region's three
9km from the hill
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Sgreadan Hill — common questions
- How hard is Sgreadan Hill?
- Sgreadan Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Hard gravel tracks for most of the ascent then mossy grass to the trig.
- When is the best time to climb Sgreadan Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Sgreadan Hill are March, April, 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 Sgreadan Hill?
- 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 Sgreadan Hill?
- Moderate. EE intermittent on summit; better toward Lochgilphead.
- Is Sgreadan Hill safe in winter?
- Service roads are kept passable in most winters. Watch for blade-shed ice exclusion zones in cold weather.
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