Beinn Sgulaird
Munro mountain above Loch Creran
East of Loch Linnhe, the lands of Appin and Benderloch are split by Loch Creran. At the head of this loch, the many peaks on mighty Beinn Sgulaird guard the approaches to Glencoe and beyond.Beinn Sgulaird
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| Height | 937m |
| Prominence | 662m |
| Meaning | hat-shaped mountain |
| Lists | Munro, 237 |
| Location | Appin, Strath Orchy to Glen Coe |
| Grid Ref | NN053461 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.56591, -5.17143 |
As all nearby roads are not much higher than sea-level, taking any route up Beinn Sgulaird will require a fair bit of effort. But once higher up, the reward is obvious - stunning views all round, particularly westwards towards Mull, Jura and beyond.
The finest hiking route up Beinn Sgulaird approaches from the west and takes in minor summits including Meall Garbh. This is not the shortest approach, but the effort is rewarded with superb views along the route. The nearby Corbett summit of Creach Bheinn can easily be tagged on to this route.
If aiming only for Beinn Sgulaird's summit, an alternative and more direct approach heads up from Glenure Farm.
For the keen and very fit, or for a two-day back-packing expedition, Beinn Sgulaird can be combined with Sgor na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Fhionnlaidh aiming in from Glen Etive.
Hillwalking routes up Beinn Sgulaird
1. Beinn Sgulaird from Druimavuic route »
After a steep pull up grassy slopes, a fine there-and-back route over minor bouldery summits gains Beinn Sgulaird's Munro peak.
Ascent : 1280m (4200ft)
Distance : 11km (7m)
Time : 5hr
Ascent : 1280m (4200ft)
Distance : 11km (7m)
Time : 5hr
2. Beinn Sgulaird from Glen Etive hillwalking route »
Through forestry, then on open hillside and rocky terrain higher up, this route makes for a quiet approach up Beinn Sgulaird.
Ascent : 1025m (3360ft)
Distance : 14km (9m)
Time : 5:15hr
Ascent : 1025m (3360ft)
Distance : 14km (9m)
Time : 5:15hr
3. Sgurr na h-Ulaidh to Beinn Sgulaird route »
Starting from and finishing in Glen Etive, this is a big day out with a 5km return along road - if you were really keen, it could also be possible to include the Corbett Beinn Trilleachan !
Ascent : 2475m (8120ft)
Distance : 30km (19m)
Time : 11:40hr
Ascent : 2475m (8120ft)
Distance : 30km (19m)
Time : 11:40hr
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Creach Bheinn and Beinn Sgulaird from Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Erratic boulder on the way up Beinn Sgulaird
Beinn Sgulaird from the west
Returning along Beinn Sgulaird's crest, Ben Cruachan distant
Nearby Creach Bheinn seen from Beinn Sgulaird
Winter sunset from Beinn Sgulaird's west peak
