Munro · North-West Highlands
Sgurr nan Each
Sgurr nan Each (923m) — "peak of the horses" — is the southerly satellite of Sgurr nan Clach Geala in the central Fannaichs. The summit is a small rocky top at the end of a narrow connecting ridge with steep ground falling away to the east into Coire Mor. Almost always climbed as an out-and-back from the parent peak rather than on its own.
Quick facts
- Height
- 924m/ 3031ft
- Prominence
- 111 m
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 813 m
- Time
- 6–9 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH184697
- Parking
- NH162761
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 54km
- 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
Moorland path 35% · Open hillside 40% · Summit 25%
From the A832 lay-by near the head of Loch a' Bhraoin walk down to the boathouse and follow the loch-side path eastward into Gleann a' Chadha Dheirg. Climb the long northern flank of Sgurr nan Clach Geala first, then traverse south along the narrow connecting crest to reach Sgurr nan Each. The pair is the standard combination. Roughly 21km return with 1050m climbed.
Terrain
The path along Loch a' Bhraoin starts firm but turns boggy as it climbs through the glen. Between the two peaks the link ridge narrows to stony footing with abrupt drops to the east. The summit is a tight rocky perch with a cairn at the cliff edge above Coire Mor.
In winter
A serious winter day with cornice risk on the connecting ridge above the eastern crags. SAIS Northern Highlands publishes for the Fannaichs. The Loch a' Bhraoin estate track holds late snow. Daylight is short and the approach long; a wintry traverse should be timed to the hour.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 0m
- Edinburgh4h 17m
OS maps: OS Landranger 20
Mobile signal: No bars above 700m. Garve or Achnasheen has 4G. Grab maps before the run from Inverness.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:57
- Sunset
- 21:56
- Civil dawn
- 03:59
- Civil dusk
- 22:54
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
Pair with
Curated multi-hill combinations from Sgurr nan Each.
On a long-distance route
Sgurr nan Each sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Sgurr nan Each on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Sgurr nan Each — common questions
- Is Sgurr nan Each a hard climb?
- Sgurr nan Each is rated 5/5 (very challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 16km with 813m of ascent and takes most walkers 6-9 hours. Ground conditions: The path along Loch a' Bhraoin starts firm but turns boggy as it climbs through the glen.
- How much drop does Sgurr nan Each have?
- The drop is 111m: measured from the summit of Sgurr nan Each down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Sgurr nan Each?
- Park at NH162761 near Ullapool. 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 Sgurr nan Each?
- Aim for May, June, July, August, September on Sgurr nan Each. 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 Sgurr nan Each?
- 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 Sgurr nan Each?
- No bars above 700m. Garve or Achnasheen has 4G. Grab maps before the run from Inverness.
- Is Sgurr nan Each safe in winter?
- A serious winter day with cornice risk on the connecting ridge above the eastern crags. SAIS Northern Highlands publishes for the Fannaichs. The Loch a' Bhraoin estate track holds late snow. Daylight is short and the approach long; a wintry traverse should be timed to the hour.
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