An Sgarsoch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids An Sgarsoch |
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![]() An Sgarsoch (centre) with the huge Braeriach looming over it in the distance
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,007 m (3,304 ft) |
Prominence | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
Geography | |
Location | Aberdeenshire / Perth and Kinross, Scotland |
Parent range | Grampian Mountains |
OS grid | NN933836 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 43 |
An Sgarsoch is a mountain in the beautiful Grampian Mountains of Scotland. It stands tall at 1,007 meters (about 3,304 feet) high. This mountain is found in a very quiet and remote part of the Scottish Highlands. It sits right on the border between two areas: Aberdeenshire and Perthshire.
An Sgarsoch is known for being quite isolated. It's far away from busy towns and villages. This mountain is located between the famous Cairngorms and the Mounth areas.
Exploring An Sgarsoch
An Sgarsoch is a "Munro." A Munro is a Scottish mountain that is over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. People who enjoy hiking often try to climb all the Munros in Scotland.
Getting to the Mountain
Because An Sgarsoch is so remote, reaching it can be an adventure! The most common way to get to the mountain is by following the upper parts of the River Dee. This river flows through a beautiful landscape.