Sgòr an Lochain Uaine

The granite summit of Sgor an Lochain Uaine reaches 1258 meters above sea level, overlooking a small green loch in its northeastern corrie.

The Scottish Mountaineering Council elevated Sgor an Lochain Uaine to full Munro status in 1997, recognizing it as the fifth-highest mountain in the United Kingdom.

Alexander Copland from the Cairngorm Club named it The Angel's Peak in the late 19th century, noting how the summit ridges resembled wings.

The ascent requires navigation through multiple routes from different starting points, including Linn of Dee, Whitewell, and Sugar Bowl car parks in Aberdeenshire.

The mountain hosts rare arctic plants and provides nesting grounds for Ptarmigan and Snow Buntings in its high-altitude environment.

Location: Aberdeenshire

Elevation above the sea: 1,258 m

GPS coordinates: 57.05834,-3.72573

Latest update: March 17, 2025 23:31