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
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 810 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN462317
- Parking
- NN460362
- Nearest city
- Stirling
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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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. No signal above 700m. Download maps before the drive.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:31
- Sunset
- 22:02
- Civil dawn
- 03:30
- Civil dusk
- 23:04
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
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Sgiath Chuil — common questions
- How hard is Sgiath Chuil?
- Sgiath Chuil is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 16km with 810m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Terrain: Glen Lochay estate track gives fast walking to the start of the climb.
- Where do I park for Sgiath Chuil?
- Standard parking is at NN460362 near Stirling. 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 Sgiath Chuil?
- The standard good-weather months for Sgiath Chuil 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 Sgiath Chuil?
- 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 Sgiath Chuil?
- Intermittent signal at Crianlarich or the Glen Dochart road. No signal above 700m. Download maps before the 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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