Sgùrr na Coinnich, Mountain summit in Highland, Scotland
Sgùrr na Coinnich is a 739-meter mountain peak on the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands with steep ridges and rocky slopes. The lower sections are covered in thick heather, creating the landscape character typical of this region.
The mountain served as a natural boundary marker between different Highland clan territories in ancient times and stood watch over old routes. It overlooked the pathways that connected Kyle of Lochalsh with Kyleakin.
The name comes from Scottish Gaelic and means Peak of Moss, reflecting how local people named mountains based on what they saw in the landscape. Such names are part of how communities described and remembered their surroundings.
The main route to the summit begins at Bealach Uday at 278 meters elevation, which you can reach via the minor road between Broadford and Kylerhea. The climb starts with moderate terrain and becomes steeper and more rocky as you gain height.
It is the highest peak on the Sleat peninsula and stands distinctly separate from its neighboring peak Blaven. This 714-meter prominence makes it a mountain in its own right rather than just a subsidiary summit.
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