Sgurr an Utha
3 classifications here — Marilyn, HuMP and Simm — belong to lists OpenFell holds only part of, so they have no list page. See how far the coverage goes.
- Height
- 796 m · 2,612 ft
- Prominence
- 499 m
- Grid reference
- NM 88508 83967
- Coordinates
- 56.89872, -5.47448
- County / area
- Highland
- Region
- Mallaig to Fort William
- OS Landranger
- 40
- OS Explorer
- 398E
- Summit feature
- cairn
- Key col
- NM885847 (297 m)
About Sgurr an Utha
Sgùrr an Utha is one of a pair of hills above Glenfinnan in Lochaber, joined to Fraoch-bheinn by a ridge that dips no lower than 735 m between the two tops. Glen Finnan lies immediately to the east, and most walkers approach from that side.
The ground here has unusual botanical interest: it is the only site known in the British Isles for the arctic plant Diapensia lapponica, recorded there in 1951. The summit reaches about 796 m and counts as a Corbett.
Background written from facts in the Wikipedia article on Sgùrr an Utha and Fraoch-bheinn (CC BY-SA 4.0). Heights, prominence and grid references come from the Database of British & Irish Hills, not from Wikipedia.
Access rights here
Yes Right to roam: Statutory right of responsible access to most land and inland water.
Yes Wild camping: Wild camping is broadly lawful under the 2003 Act.
General position for Scotland — local byelaws, seasonal restrictions and closures can override it. Full details: access rights in Scotland ·check another location.
Daylight at this summit today
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Computed astronomically for 56.899, -5.474. Plan your finish with the daylight safety planner.
Summit weather live
Loading forecast for the summit (796 m)…
Forecast adjusted to summit altitude. Weather data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Long-distance paths past this hill
One waymarked long-distance route runs within 2.5 km of the summit — useful if you are linking this hill into a longer walk, or want a made path for the approach.
| Route | Total length | From summit |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Wrath Trail (Fort William → Glenfinnan → Morvich) | 114 km | 2.5 km |
Route lines © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); distance from the summit computed by OpenFell.
Reaching Sgurr an Utha by train
One National Rail station sits within 8 km of the summit — close enough to make a car-free day of it. Distances are straight lines, not walking routes.
| Station | From summit | Summit lies |
|---|---|---|
| Glenfinnan | 3.3 km | NW of the station |
Each station page lists every hill in its reach, long-distance paths from the door and a live-times link — see all stations with hills in reach. Station positions from NaPTAN (OGL v3.0).
Get food nearby
One place to eat or drink within 10 km of the summit, rated under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (Scotland runs its own Food Hygiene Information Scheme, a pass/fail equivalent).
| Place | Type | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfinnan House Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Awaiting inspection | 3.7 km · SE |
Classifications and ratings are the local authority's own and can be coarse — this is a lead, not a guarantee of opening hours or that food is served to non-residents. Follow a name through to the official rating page to check, and confirm before you rely on it.
Food hygiene data from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (Open Government Licence v3.0). Distances and directions computed by OpenFell from the summit.
Nearest listed peaks
| Peak | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glas-charn | 633.3 m | 3.9 km |
| Sgurr nan Coireachan | 956.3 m | 4.4 km |
| An Stac | 717.8 m | 5.2 km |
| Streap | 909 m | 6.6 km |
| Sgurr Thuilm | 963 m | 6.7 km |
| Meith Bheinn | 710 m | 7.1 km |