Sgùrr nan Eugallt, near Kinloch Hourn

Summary

Sgùrr nan Eugallt is a very fine mountain - a superb viewpoint on the edge of Knoydart. The short distance and the use of a stalkers path for the initial ascent makes for an easier day than its neighbours in this very rugged area.

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Terrain

Stalkers path for climb to ridge, wet in places. Rough mountain ridges.

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Getting there

Start

Parking area near ruin at Coireshubh.

Public Transport

None.

Start Grid Ref

NG958055

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 9.5km / 6 miles
Time (summer conditions): 4.5 - 5 hours
Ascent: 786m (Profile)

Summits Climbed

Corbett: Sgùrr nan Eugallt

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Walk Description

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Stage 1

The walk begins up a stalkers' path that branches off the Kinlochhuorn road just beyond the ruin at Coireshubh, just north of the Drochaid (bridge) Coire Shubh. There is parking for several cars both a short distance further along the road where the right of way to Glenshiel goes off, and also a short distance back along the road. Initially the path climbs in a series of grassy zig-zags, with views back over Loch Coire Shubh.

Stage 2

The path then leads up a long, narrow sloping gully, before climbing high up towards Sgùrr Dubh. The path is quite clear to follow and well-graded, but tends to be wet underfoot in places. Eventually it turns SSW and begins a rising traverse across the east side of Sgùrr Dubh.

Stage 3

After traversing around 500m across the slope the path begins to climb more directly towards the ridge in a series of fainter zig-zags, before fading out. The ridge is then gained to the south of Sgùrr Dubh, and is accompanied by a line of fenceposts. Head along the ridge towards Sgùrr nan Eugallt.

Stage 4

After a couple of slight dips the climb towards the peak begins in earnest, steepening and narrowing higher up though without any major obstacles. The views are, by this point, superb; the photo shows the view down towards the head of Loch Huorn.

Stage 5

Above the steep section the NE ridge you've ascended meets the main ridge of the mountain; a cylindrical trig point sits on a small peak just beyond. This isn't the true summit of Sgùrr nan Eugallt, however, which lies further along the ridge.

Stage 6

Follow the broad, rocky ridge NW for around 500m to reach the highest point, marked by a tiny cairn (the larger cairn on Sgùrr Sgiath Airigh a short distance further is clearly lower). From the summit, there is a stunning view down Loch Huorn, to Ladhar Bheinn and the Cuillin of Skye.

Stage 7

The northern slopes down to Loch Huorn are very steep and rough; it is best to retrace your steps back to the trig point.

Stage 8

From here it is possible to continue along the main ridge of the mountain to Sgùrr a' Chlaidheimh before descending the northern slopes - but there is no path and the descent is steep and rugged with awkward terrain. Although it means a short day, probably the best option is to instead descend using the route of ascent, making use of the stalkers' path once more.

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