Sgùrr Dearg, Glenbrittle

Name: Sgùrr Dearg
Address: Glenbrittle, United Kingdom

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Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Volcano

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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. This makes it the biggest hurdle for many Munro baggers. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1880Elevation: 3234 ftProminence: 614 ftCoordinates: 57°12'49"N, 6°14'7"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Sgùrr Alasdair, Sgùrr nan Eag, Sgùrr Dubh Mòr, Sgùrr MhicChoinnich.

0.6 miSE
Soaring peak popular for rock climbing
Sgùrr Alasdair, Glenbrittle
17 min walk • 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.
1.5 miSE
Mountain
Sgùrr nan Eag, Glenbrittle
39 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.
1.1 miSE
Mountain
Sgùrr Dubh Mòr, Glenbrittle
28 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.
0.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr MhicChoinnich, Glenbrittle
14 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.
0.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr na Banachdaich, Glenbrittle
15 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.
1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh, Glenbrittle
25 min walk • Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh is the highest summit on the northern half of the Black Cuillin ridge on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock that provides good grip for mountaineering.
1.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh, Glenbrittle
31 min walk • Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh is a Munro summit on the Black Cuillin ridge on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sgùrr Dearg?

Nearby attractions include Sgùrr MhicChoinnich, Glenbrittle (14 min walk), Sgùrr na Banachdaich, Glenbrittle (15 min walk), Sgùrr Alasdair, Glenbrittle (17 min walk).

Sgùrr Dearg, Glenbrittle

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Glenbrittle plan & book

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

Sgùrr Alasdair, Glenbrittle

Sgùrr nan Eag, Glenbrittle

Sgùrr Dubh Mòr, Glenbrittle

Sgùrr MhicChoinnich, Glenbrittle

Sgùrr na Banachdaich, Glenbrittle

Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh, Glenbrittle

Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh, Glenbrittle

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sgùrr Dearg?