Sgùrr nan Gillean

A dramatic peak at the northern end of the Cuillin Ridge, Sgùrr nan Gillean is one of Skye’s finest Munros with spectacular exposed ridges.

Sgùrr nan Gillean

Height	966m
Prominence	205m
Meaning	peak of the gullies (or possibly peak of the young men)
Lists	Munros (M188)
Location	Black Cuillin of Skye, Inner Hebrides
Grid Ref	NG471253
Lat/Lon	57.24835, -6.19401

Standing at the northern end of Skye's Black Cuillin, Sgùrr nan Gillean is a stunning mountain, its profile sweeping up from the floor of Glen Sligachan to rise in a series of buttresses. Along with Am Bàsteir and Sgùrr a' Bhàsteir, it forms the serrated skyline dominating the view south of Sligachan.

The summit of Sgùrr nan Gillean stands on the intersection of three ridges - West Ridge, Pinnacle Ridge and the South-East Ridge. The easiest of these is the South-East Ridge, also known as the 'tourist route', but even this is graded as a Grade 3 rock scramble. Ropework is essential for abseiling on the West Ridge or Pinnacle Ridge.

Routes up Sgùrr nan Gillean

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