Sgùrr na Cìche

Sgùrr na Cìche
Garbh Cìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr na Cìche seen from Sgùrr nan Coireachan to the west.
Elevation	1,040 m (3,410 ft)[1]
Prominence	839 m (2,753 ft)Ranked 25th in British Isles
Parent peak	Carn Eige
Listing	Marilyn, Munro
Translation	Rocky peak of the breast (Gaelic)
Pronunciation	Scottish Gaelic: [ˈs̪kuːrˠ nə ˈkʰʲiːçə]
Location
Location	Knoydart, Scotland
OS grid	NM902966
Topo map	OS Landranger 33, 40

Sgùrr na Cìche is a mountain in the Knoydart region, in the west of Scotland. It lies on the edge of Knoydart in an area known as the Rough Bounds of Knoydart.

The peak has a distinctive pointy shape, making it a recognisable object in views from many of Scotland's mountains, including Càrn Eige and Ben Nevis. Its close neighbours include Ladhar Bheinn and The Saddle, but thanks to the deep gulf separating it from them, it has a high prominence — the 25th highest in Britain.

Sgùrr na Cìche may be climbed from the head of Loch Nevis on the southern side of Knoydart by following the ridge of Druim a' Ghoirtein. However, due to the remoteness of the Knoydart peninsula, it is more commonly climbed as part of a circuit from the head of Glen Dessarry, via a route that also takes in the neighbouring Munros of Garbh Cìoch Mhòr and Sgùrr nan Coireachan.

References

• Translation and pronunciation information come from this page
• This list gives information about map, grid ref and neighbours
• The Munros: Scottish Mountaineering Club Hillwalkers Guide, by Donald J. Bennet. ISBN 0-907521-57-6

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• Computer generated digital panoramas Sgùrr na Cìche Index

Munros of Scotland: Glen Shiel to Glenfinnan Aonach air Chrith Beinn Sgritheall Creag a' Mhaim Creag nan Damh Druim Shionnach Gairich Gaor Bheinn or Gulvain Garbh Chioch Mhòr Gleouraich Ladhar Bheinn Luinne Bheinn Maol Chinn-dearg Meall Buidhe Meall na Teanga The Saddle Sgùrr a' Mhaoraich Sgùrr an Doire Leathain Sgùrr an Lochain Sgùrr Mòr Sgùrr na Cìche Sgùrr na Sgine Sgùrr nan Coireachan Sgùrr nan Coireachan Sgùrr Thuilm Spidean Mialach Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh List of Munros

Most prominent hills of Britain Northern Highlands Foinaven Ben Hee Ben Hope Ben Loyal Ben Klibreck Ben More Assynt Canisp Cùl Mòr Ben More Coigach Beinn Dearg Ben Wyvis An Teallach Slioch Sgùrr Mòr (Fannichs) Fionn Bheinn Beinn Alligin Beinn Eighe Liathach Beinn Bhàn Sgorr Ruadh Western Highlands Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais Sgùrr na Lapaich Càrn Eige Beinn Fhada Sgùrr Fhuaran A' Chràlaig Sgùrr a' Mhaoraich Gleouraich Sgùrr nan Eugallt Ladhar Bheinn Sgùrr na Cìche Càrn Mòr Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh Sgùrr Thuilm Gaor Bheinn Rois-bheinn Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain Sgùrr Dhòmhnuill Garbh Bheinn Creach Bheinn Central and Eastern Highlands Creag Meagaidh Ben Nevis Stob Coire Easain Binnein Mòr Chno Dearg Ben Alder Sgor nam Fiannaidh Beinn a' Bheithir Beinn Sgulaird Bidean nam Bian Ben Macdui Beinn a' Ghlò Lochnagar Southern Highlands Meall a' Bhuiridh Ben Cruachan Schiehallion Beinn a' Chreachain Ben Lawers Ben Lui Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond) Beinn Ìme Beinn an Lochain Beinn Mhòr (Cowal) Doune Hill Ben More (Crianlarich) Ben Lomond Ben Vorlich (Loch Earn) Ben Chonzie Islands An Cliseam Beinn Mhòr (South Uist) The Storr Sgùrr Alasdair Blà Bheinn Beinn na Caillich Sgùrr na Coinnich Askival Ben More (Mull) Dùn da Ghaoithe Beinn an Òir Goat Fell Snaefell Scottish Lowlands, England and Wales Merrick Broad Law Scafell Pike Helvellyn Skiddaw Cross Fell Snowdon Glyder Fawr Carnedd Llewelyn Aran Fawddwy Cadair Idris Pen y Fan Waun Fach

Coordinates: 57°00′46″N 5°27′26″W / 57.01270°N 5.45718°W / 57.01270; -5.45718