Sgurr na h-Ulaidh

Sgùrr na h-Ulaidh is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, south of Glencoe village. It stands behind Aonach Dubh a’Ghlinne, so it cannot be seen from the main A82 road. The name means ‘Peak of the Treasure’. Glen Coe lies to its north, while Glen Etive borders it to the south. Allt na Muidhe is the burn that climbs from Glen Coe towards the ridge. The usual route starts about two kilometres west of Loch Achtriochtan. Walkers follow a track west of Allt na Muidhe for one kilometre, then cross the burn. After crossing, the east bank is followed for about three kilometres before turning east to climb to the ridge north of Stob an Fhuarain. From there the rocky ridge leads south-west to the summit. The southern side from Glen Etive offers a gentler way to avoid steep ground on the north face. The summit gives wide views over Glencoe and the surrounding glens. The rocky ridge and final climb demand care, but the route is well used by hill walkers.