Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Sgurr na Dubh-chreige
The name means 'black sharp peak' in Gaelic. A 197m prominence hill near Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Gaelic: “sharp, rocky peak, black” · Pronunciation: skoor doo
Quick facts
- Height
- 197m/ 646ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 69066 93775
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 197m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Lochaber terrain — volcanic rock, bog and heather. Wetter than the east Highlands. Drainage can be poor in the lower glens.
In winter
Lochaber winter conditions are variable — Atlantic weather means rapid freeze-thaw cycles. Check conditions carefully. Snow can fall at any altitude.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 57m
- Edinburgh7h 16m
OS maps: OS Landranger 40, OS Explorer 398W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:07
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:54
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026