Sgùrr na Sgine

Sgùrr na Sgine

With its steep eastern face, Sgùrr na Sgine is a prominent mountain standing near the western end of Glen Shiel.



Sgùrr na Sgine


Height946m
Prominence247m
Meaningpeak of the knife
ListsMunros, 221
LocationGlen Shiel south,
Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn
Grid RefNG946114
Lat/Lon57.14711, -5.39783


Standing above the western end of Glen Shiel, Sgùrr na Sgine has a relatively flat grass-covered summit that ends abruptly above its eastern face, giving it a striking outline.

The most direct hiking route up Sgùrr na Sgine begins with a steep climb up the minor peak of Faochag, thereafter a pleasant stroll bags its summit. However, most hillwalkers will opt to combine Sgùrr na Sgine with The Saddle nearby in a circular route which takes in some thrilling rock-scrambling along the Forcan Ridge.



Routes up Sgùrr na Sgine


Sgùrr na Sgine & The Saddle via the Forcan Ridge

The Saddle and Sgùrr na Sgine can be combined in a horseshoe route above Glen Shiel with some fine rock-scrambling along the famed Forcan Ridge.

Peaks : 2 Munros

Ascent : 1600m (5250ft)
Distance : 14km (9m)
Time : 6:10hr



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