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View of Sgurr Fhuaran (1069m), Kintail, Scotland
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Sgurr Fhuaran

Height
1069m (3,507ft)
Height rank
67 of 282
Area
Kintail
Section
Loch Duich to Cannich

About Sgurr Fhuaran

Sgùrr Fhuaran stands as the central and tallest summit among the famed Five Sisters of Kintail. This peak, with its strikingly perfect conical shape, boasts a west ridge that is arguably the longest uninterrupted ascent route in all of Scotland. However, most climbers typically reach Sgùrr Fhuaran by traversing its neighboring peaks first, making for a more varied and scenic approach.

Where is Sgurr Fhuaran?

Sgurr Fhuaran sits in the Loch Duich to Cannich region of Kintail at 57.1962°N, 5.3476°W.

Map showing the location of Sgurr Fhuaran in Kintail, Scotland

Key facts

Height 1069 metres / 3,507 feet
Rank by height 67 of 282 Munros
Coordinates 57.19615, -5.34765
Area Kintail
SMC section 11A: Loch Duich to Cannich

Plan your climb

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Commonly climbed with

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