Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh

Sharp Cuillin Munro on Skye offering rewarding scrambling and dramatic views. Often combined with Sgùrr a’ Ghreadaidh for a classic outing.

Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh

Height	918m
Prominence	73m
Meaning	peak of the fox
Lists	Munros (M275)
Location	Black Cuillin of Skye, Inner Hebrides
Grid Ref	NG446235
Lat/Lon	57.23104, -6.23293

Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh is a prominent mountain in the Black Cuillin of Skye, reaching just over Munro height at 918 metres. It occupies a key position on the Cuillin ridge where the main spine of the range shifts from an east-west direction to a north-south axis. From its summit, three ridges extend outward: northwest to Sgùrr Thuilm, south to An Dorus and on to Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh, and eastward across three dramatic subsidiary tops towards Bidein Druim nan Ràmh.

The most straightforward approach to Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh is from Glen Brittle, ascending via Coire a' Ghreadaidh to reach the gap of An Dorus. From there, a relatively easy scramble leads to the summit. Because of their proximity and shared route, most hillwalkers choose to climb Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh along with Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh in a single outing.

Routes up Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh

Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh & Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh route
	A steep, dramatic Cuillin ascent via An Dorus from Glenbrittle, with scrambling to reach both Munro summits of Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh and Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1450m (4760ft) Distance : 10km (6m) Time : 7hr

Southern Cuillin Ridge Munros Traverse
	Traverse and scramble the Cuillin Ridge from Sgùrr nan Eag to Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh, including the In Pinn, Sgùrr Alasdair & Sgùrr Mhic Choinnich. Peaks : 8 Munros Ascent : 2440m (8010ft) Distance : 18km (11m) Time : 9hr