Munro · Central Highlands
Sgurr na Lapaich
Sgurr na Lapaich (1151m) is a steep, rocky peak in the rolling moorland of the Central Highlands. With 841m of prominence it stands well apart from its neighbours, a genuinely isolated summit that demands a dedicated day. The summit, marked by a large boulder, gives views of wide panoramas across the Highland interior toward the Cairngorms and the west coast. The nearest town is Inverness in Highland.
Gaelic: “sharp, rocky peak” · Pronunciation: skoor
Quick facts
- Height
- 1151m/ 3779ft
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1014 m
- Time
- 5.5 hrs
- Difficulty
- 5 / 5Expert
- Grid ref
- NH161351
- Parking
- NH060287
- Nearest city
- Inverness
Download GPX route file
Standard route · 19km
Standard route
The standard route is a longer walk with a gradual approach covering approximately 19km with 1014m of total ascent — a long and demanding day. Lower slopes cross blanket bog, rough grass and heather on broad open moor. Higher up, the terrain changes to rounded summits of peat and short grass, occasionally rocky. Stalkers' paths and landrover tracks provide the main access — above them, the ground is open and featureless. The summit is marked by a large boulder.
Terrain
Above 700m the ground is fully exposed to weather from all directions. Stalkers' paths and landrover tracks provide the main access — above them, the ground is open and featureless. The hill's high prominence means the approach involves significant re-ascent — there are no easy shortcuts from neighbouring peaks.
In winter
In winter, Sgurr na Lapaich is a serious proposition. Exposed to persistent cold winds. Snow cover is less reliable than the west but drifting can be severe on the open plateau. Short winter days mean an early start is essential, particularly on longer routes.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 22m
- Edinburgh4h 45m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:46
- Sunset
- 20:51
- Civil dawn
- 05:01
- Civil dusk
- 21:35
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