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Record SL-446537 · Wikidata Q2401372

Sgorr na Cìche

Sgurr na Cìche
Graham
Elevation
742 m
2,434 ft
Prominence
156 m
Isolation
Coordinates
56.6889° N, 5.0629° W
Grid ref
Sgorr na Cìche
Sgorr na CìcheWikimedia Commons

Description

Wikipedia

The Pap of Glencoe (Scottish Gaelic: Sgorr na Cìche) is a mountain on the northern side of Glen Coe, in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies at the western end of the Aonach Eagach ridge, directly above the point where the River Coe enters Loch Leven. The Pap is so named as it has a distinctive conical shape resembling a female breast (see: pap), particularly when viewed from the west. It forms part of the "classic" view of the entrance to Glen Coe. The simplest route of ascent starts from the unclassified road between Glencoe village and the Clachaig Inn. A pebble path leaves the road about 1 kilometre (5⁄8 mi) west of the youth hostel, and passes a white house on the left, reaching the bealach between the Pap and Sgor nam Fiannaidh, from where the Pap may be climbed. The final stretch up to the bealach forms a pathway by small gully; this section is often extremely muddy and boggy. The final 100 metres (330 ft) of ascent require some easy scrambling, and care is needed under winter conditions. The Pap may also be climbed from the Kinlochleven side, though this is far less common.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Pap of Glencoe 742 m S 192° 0.0 km
Sgor nam Fiannaidh 967 m SE 124° 1.9 km
Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh 968 m SE 124° 1.9 km
Stob Coire Leith 940 m E 109° 2.6 km
Meall Garbh 864 m E 98° 2.7 km
Stob Dubh 866 m E 99° 2.7 km