Munro · Fife & Perthshire
Sgiath Chuil
Sgiath Chuil (921m) — "back wing" — is the eastern Munro of the Glen Lochay/Glen Dochart pair (with Meall Glas), a small rocky summit perched at the south edge of a long grassy ridge. The summit cairn sits on a knobbly outcrop with sudden drops to the south. Almost always traversed with Meall Glas on a long round from Glen Lochay or Glen Dochart.
Quick facts
- Height
- 920.1m/ 3019ft
- Prominence
- 311 m
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 810 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN462317
- Parking
- NN460362
- Nearest city
- Stirling· 51km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
Glen Dochart path 30% · Open hillside 45% · Summit ridge 25%
Park at Kenknock in upper Glen Lochay and take the estate landrover track south up Allt Innisdaimh. Climb steeply south-east onto the broad grassy ridge of Meall a' Churain, then continue south to the rocky perch of Sgiath Chuil itself. Most parties traverse west to Meall Glas before descending Allt Innisdaimh. Around 18km with 1100m of ascent for the pair.
Terrain
Glen Lochay estate track gives fast walking to the start of the climb. Above, the broad south-east ridge is short turf and outcropping mica-schist. The summit knob itself is a small rocky tor with a cairn — sudden drops on its south face require care in mist.
In winter
A relatively low-altitude winter day with occasional spice on the rocky summit tor when iced. The connecting ridge to Meall Glas drifts deep and the descent route into Allt Innisdaimh has avalanche-prone slopes after heavy snowfall. SAIS does not formally cover the area; MWIS West Highlands is the best forecast. Glen Lochay road can drift to Kenknock.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 37m
- Edinburgh2h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 51
Mobile signal: Intermittent signal at Crianlarich or the Glen Dochart road. Nothing above 700m. Cache maps ahead of you drive.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:03
- Sunset
- 21:46
- Civil dawn
- 04:09
- Civil dusk
- 22:40
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
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Sgiath Chuil — common questions
- What difficulty is Sgiath Chuil?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Sgiath Chuil comes in at 4/5 — challenging. Expect roughly 16km and 810m of ascent on the usual route — 5-8 hours for most parties. Ground conditions: Glen Lochay estate track gives fast walking to the start of the climb.
- How much drop does Sgiath Chuil have?
- The drop is 311m: measured from the summit of Sgiath Chuil down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Sgiath Chuil?
- Park at NN460362. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb Sgiath Chuil?
- Aim for May, June, July, August, September, October on Sgiath Chuil. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Sgiath Chuil?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Sgiath Chuil?
- Intermittent signal at Crianlarich or the Glen Dochart road. Nothing above 700m. Cache maps ahead of you drive.
- Is Sgiath Chuil safe in winter?
- A relatively low-altitude winter day with occasional spice on the rocky summit tor when iced. The connecting ridge to Meall Glas drifts deep and the descent route into Allt Innisdaimh has avalanche-prone slopes after heavy snowfall. SAIS does not formally cover the area; MWIS West Highlands is the best forecast. Glen Lochay road can drift to Kenknock.
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