Sgùrr nan Eag

Southernmost Black Cuillin Munro on Skye. Long, flat summit offers Grade 1 scrambling and sweeping ridge views in a rugged setting.

Sgùrr nan Eag

Height	926m
Prominence	130m
Meaning	peak of the notches
Lists	Munros (M260)
Location	Black Cuillin of Skye, Inner Hebrides
Grid Ref	NG457195
Lat/Lon	57.19576, -6.21206

Sgùrr nan Eag is the most southerly of the Black Cuillin Munros and one of the more accessible, offering a relatively straightforward Grade 1 scramble. Its long, flat summit is marked by a large cairn, with expansive views over the Cuillin and beyond.

The most popular approach begins from Glenbrittle, ascending through Coir' a' Ghrunnda, often paired with nearby Sgùrr Dubh Mòr by Munro baggers tackling the southern end of the Cuillin ridge.

Routes up Sgùrr nan Eag

Sgùrr nan Eag & Sgùrr Dubh Mòr route
	A scenic Black Cuillin route from Glen Brittle, ending with scrambling ledges to reach the airy summit of Sgùrr Dubh Mòr. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1380m (4530ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 5:50hr

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