Beinn Sgritheall

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Beinn Sgritheall

Beinn Sgritheal seen from the Sleat peninsula, Skye
Elevation 974 m (3,195 ft)
Location Knoydart, Scotland
Topo map OS Landranger 33
OS grid reference NG836126
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Translation scree hill (Gaelic)
Pronunciation [peɲˈs̪kɾʲihəlˠ̪]

Beinn Sgritheall is the highest mountain in the Glenelg area of the Highlands of Scotland. The main approach is via Arnisdale on the shores of Loch Hourn or via Gleann Beag to the north, with its well-known brochs.


[edit] References

  • The Munros: Scottish Mountaineering Club Hillwalkers Guide, by Donald J. Bennet. ISBN 0-907521-57-6