Sgorr na Diollaid
Corbett hill above Glen Cannich and Strathfarrar
With twisting crests and weird rocky outcrops, Sgorr na Diollaid is an interesting little hill sandwiched between Glen Cannich and Strathfarrar.Sgorr na Diollaid
Height | 818m |
Prominence | 306m |
Meaning | peak of the saddle |
Lists | Corbett, 127 |
Location | North of Glen Cannich, Glen Strathfarrar to Glen Affric |
Grid Ref | NH281362 |
Lat/Lon | 57.38423, -4.85999 |
Rising above the woodlands of Glen Cannich and Strathfarrar, Sgorr na Diollaid is a little rocky Corbett hill, connected to, but situated some distance from, the northern Mullardoch Munro peaks.
Although Sgorr na Diollaid's summit is equi-distance from the roads in Glen Cannich and Strathfarrar, with the faff of getting into Strathfarrar for such a short hike, the approach from Glen Cannich is preferred - a fairly straightforward hike up heather and grass onto Sgorr na Diollaid's rocky summit.
Routes up Sgorr na Diollaid
Sgorr na Diollaid from Glen Cannich | |
A short direct route over heather and grass to gain the rocky summit of Sgorr na Diollaid above Glen Cannich and Strathfarrar Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 700m (2300ft) Distance : 8km (5m) Time : 3:10hr |