Am Bàsteir

A distinctive peak and a jagged northern Cuillin Munro rising above Sligachan, forming a serrated skyline with Sgùrr nan Gillean and Sgùrr a’ Bhàsteir.

Am Bàsteir

Height	934m
Prominence	49m
Meaning	the executioner (obscure, more likely the baptiser)
Lists	Munros (M242)
Location	Black Cuillin of Skye, Inner Hebrides
Grid Ref	NG465253
Lat/Lon	57.24794, -6.20367
Munro tops	Bhàsteir Tooth (917m)

Am Bàsteir is a prominent peak in the northern Black Cuillin of Skye, forming part of a distinctive serrated skyline south of Sligachan alongside Sgùrr nan Gillean and Sgùrr a' Bhàsteir. Its western end is guarded by the spectacular Basteir Tooth, a striking pinnacle that adds to its dramatic profile.

From Sligachan, an ascent of Am Bàsteir is fairly straightforward but does require skillful scrambling and a good head for heights, as some ledges are exposed and airy and some people might prefer the security of a rope on its 'bad step'. The gabbro rock provides excellent grip, but certain sections can be loose or polished, becoming slippery when wet.

Bagging Am Bàsteir can be done on its own, or as part of a traverse along the ridges connecting to Sgùrr nan Gillean and Bruach na Frithe. However most hillwalkers will likely retrace their steps along its crest to avoid the Basteir Tooth !

Routes up Am Bàsteir

Northern Cuillin Munros Scrambling Route
	From Sligachan, a route tackling Sgùrr nan Gillean, Am Bàsteir & Bruach na Frithe with exposed Grade 3 scrambling and an optional Tooth Chimney abseil. Peaks : 3 Munros Ascent : 1550m (5090ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 6:45hr