Sgùrr Alasdair, Glenbrittle

Name: Sgùrr Alasdair
Address: Glenbrittle, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Glenbrittle

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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Sgùrr Alasdair is the highest peak of the Black Cuillin, and the highest peak on the Isle of Skye and in the Inner Hebrides, and indeed in all the Scottish islands, at 992 m. Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering. It is named after Alexander Nicolson, who made the first recorded ascent in 1873. Prior to this the mountain had been locally known as Sgurr Biorach. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1873Elevation: 3255 ftProminence: 3255 ftCoordinates: 57°12'24"N, 6°13'27"W

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Glenbrittle United Kingdom

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Sgùrr Alasdair – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sgùrr Dearg, Sgùrr nan Eag, Sgùrr Dubh Mòr, Cuillin.

0.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Sgùrr Dearg, Glenbrittle
17 min walk • Sgùrr Dearg is a mountain in the Cuillin on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. It is topped by the Inaccessible Pinnacle, a fin of rock measuring 50 metres along its longest edge. The top of the Inaccessible Pinnacle, which at 985.8 m is the highest point of Sgùrr Dearg and the only Munro with a peak that can only be reached by rock climbing.
0.9 miSE
Mountain
Sgùrr nan Eag, Glenbrittle
23 min walk • Sgùrr nan Eag is a 924-metre mountain, a Munro, in the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It is the southernmost Munro on the Cuillin ridge and it lies between Loch Brittle to the west and the Scavaig River, the outlet from Loch Coruisk, to the east.
0.5 miE
Mountain
Sgùrr Dubh Mòr, Glenbrittle
13 min walk • Sgùrr Dubh Mòr is a 944-metre mountain, a Munro, in the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It is slightly to the east of the main Cuillin ridge at the highest point of the Dubh ridge which extends eastwards to Loch Coruisk.
1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Cuillin, Isle of Skye
26 min walk • The Cuillin is a range of rocky mountains located on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The main Cuillin ridge is also known as the Black Cuillin to distinguish it from the Red Cuillin, which lie to the east of Glen Sligachan.
~910 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr MhicChoinnich, Glenbrittle
5 min walk • Sgùrr MhicChoinnich is a mountain on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It is in the Black Cuillin range of mountains and is classified as a Munro. Like all the other Black Cuillin mountains it is made predominantly of gabbro rock and has little vegetation. The mountain is named after the mountain guide, John MacKenzie.
1.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr na Banachdaich, Glenbrittle
31 min walk • Sgùrr na Banachdaich is most difficult of the main Black Cuillin peaks to ascend. The simplest route ascends via Coire nan Eich from Glen Brittle. Knowledge of ropes are likely to be required until the summit is reached.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sgùrr Alasdair?

Nearby attractions include Sgùrr MhicChoinnich, Glenbrittle (5 min walk), Sgùrr Dubh Mòr, Glenbrittle (13 min walk), Sgùrr Dearg, Glenbrittle (17 min walk), Sgùrr nan Eag, Glenbrittle (23 min walk).

Sgùrr Alasdair, Glenbrittle

Facts and practical information

Glenbrittle plan & book

Sgùrr Alasdair – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Sgùrr Dearg, Glenbrittle

Sgùrr nan Eag, Glenbrittle

Sgùrr Dubh Mòr, Glenbrittle

Cuillin, Isle of Skye

Sgùrr MhicChoinnich, Glenbrittle

Sgùrr na Banachdaich, Glenbrittle

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sgùrr Alasdair?