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 | |
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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 | |
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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* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
