Munro · North-West Highlands
Sgurr Breac
Sgùrr Breac (1000m) — "speckled peak" — is the western Munro of the western Fannaichs, sitting between An Teallach to the north and the main Fannaich range to the east. Together with its neighbour A' Chailleach it forms the western Fannaich pair, almost always climbed together. The hill is one of the better viewpoints in the Northern Highlands, looking out over Loch a' Bhraoin and across to the great sandstone walls of An Teallach.
Quick facts
- Height
- 999.6m/ 3280ft
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Time
- 6–9 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH158711
- Parking
- NH162759
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 57km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Path from Loch a' Bhraoin 30% · Open hillside 40% · Summit 30%
Park at the lay-by on the A832 east of Loch a' Bhraoin, just before the road descends to Braemore Junction. Take the stalkers' path south past Lochivraon to the foot of the western Fannaichs. Climb the steep north ridge of Sgùrr Breac directly to the summit cairn. Continue west along the broad connecting ridge to A' Chailleach, then descend the north shoulder back to the loch. Around 19km with 1100m of ascent for the pair.
Terrain
The Loch a' Bhraoin stalkers' path is firm but boggy in places. The Lochivraon area can be flooded after heavy rain. The north ridge of Sgùrr Breac is sustained heathery hillside with a faint braided path. The summit cairn is a small slab perched at the high point of a broad area. The connecting ridge west to A' Chailleach is broad grass with some peat hags in the bealach.
In winter
A serious west Fannaich winter day. The Loch a' Bhraoin lochside path is sheltered. The north ridge climb accumulates wind-loaded snow during westerly weather. Both summits build persistent cornicing on their north flanks. The A832 corridor at Braemore stays gritted; no phone reception on the hill. Consult SAIS Northern Highlands for avalanche guidance.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 2m
- Edinburgh4h 20m
OS maps: OS Landranger 20
Mobile signal: No signal above 700m. Achnasheen has 4G. Download maps before the drive from Achnasheen or Garve.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:24
- Sunset
- 22:14
- Civil dawn
- 03:15
- Civil dusk
- 23:23
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
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Sgurr Breac — common questions
- How hard is Sgurr Breac?
- Sgurr Breac is rated 5/5 (very challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 17km with 880m of ascent and takes most walkers 6-9 hours. Terrain: The Loch a' Bhraoin stalkers' path is firm but boggy in places.
- Where do I park for Sgurr Breac?
- Standard parking is at NH162759 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 Breac?
- The standard good-weather months for Sgurr Breac are May, June, July, August, September. 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 Breac?
- 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 Breac?
- No signal above 700m. Achnasheen has 4G. Download maps before the drive from Achnasheen or Garve.
- Is Sgurr Breac safe in winter?
- A serious west Fannaich winter day. The Loch a' Bhraoin lochside path is sheltered. The north ridge climb accumulates wind-loaded snow during westerly weather. Both summits build persistent cornicing on their north flanks. The A832 corridor at Braemore stays gritted; no phone reception on the hill. Consult SAIS Northern Highlands for avalanche guidance.
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