Sgùrr nan Eugallt, Mountain summit in Northwest Highlands, Scotland.
Sgùrr nan Eugallt is a mountain summit in the northwestern Highlands of Scotland, defined by a long rocky ridge and steep slopes that create a distinctive profile. The peak rises above the moorland south of Loch Hourn with visible layers of exposed rock.
The mountain's paths were developed in the 19th century by estate workers who hunted and managed deer across the Highland lands. These early routes remain the primary ways walkers access the peak today.
The mountain carries a Gaelic name rooted in the local language and landscape traditions of the Highlands. This linguistic connection reflects how the region's people named places based on natural features and local geography.
The starting point is reached via narrow mountain roads with limited parking near an old ruined structure that serves as a landmark. Arriving early helps secure a parking space and allows time to complete the walk in daylight.
The true summit lies roughly 600 meters northwest of the marked survey point shown on standard maps. Most walkers miss this detail because they follow the more obvious marked location.
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