Sgùrr nan Clach Geala

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Sgùrr nan Clach Geala, Mountain summit in Highland, Scotland

The eastern cliffs of Sgùrr nan Clach Geala drop 400 meters to Coire Mòr, forming the highest vertical faces in the Fannichs mountain range.

The mountain's name originates from Gaelic, translating to Peak of the White Stone, referencing the distinctive quartzite rocks near its 1093-meter summit.

The northern ridge descends to a col named Am Biachdaich, meaning The Feeding Place, where Scottish deer gather in the rich pasture lands.

Access to Sgùrr nan Clach Geala requires private transportation to the starting point at a layby on the A832, southwest of the Braemore junction.

The eastern schist cliffs have developed into a winter climbing destination, offering twenty established ice climbing routes for mountaineers.

Location: Highland

Elevation above the sea: 1,093 m

GPS coordinates: 57.69577,-5.04809

Latest update: March 18, 2025 17:52

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