Sgurr nan Gillean

Highland, Scotland

Extreme
Not Suitable For Families

About Sgurr nan Gillean

Sgurr nan Gillean is a magnificent pyramidal shaped mountain in the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Its height is 964 m (3,162 ft) and it has a prominence of around 204 m (669 ft), classifying it as one of eleven Munros in this range.

Even the easiest route involves scrambling and usually follows a path from Sligachan up into the Coire Rhiabhach (a corrie), where loose rock and scree are a challenge to those ascending. From there the narrow path to the summit is exposed and can be treacherous in wet or poor weather, while the summit itself is along a ridge, requiring further scrambling to the small platform for superb views down.

Ascents via the north ridge involve rock climbing and abseiling skills.

Hiking
Scrambling
Climbing
Mountaineering
Wild Camping
Nature Photography
Rock Climbing
Stargazing
Highland, Scotland
Latitude: 57.24863, Longitude: -6.193828

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