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Inaccessible Pinnacle

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The Inaccessible Pinnacle (often abbreviated to the In Pinn) is the second highest summit in the Skye Cuillin. It is notorious as the most difficult of the Munros, requiring a rock-climb and an abseil (and suitable experience or help from an expert) to complete the ascent. It rises from the summit of Sgurr Dearg.

Photo: Ian Jeffrey

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Region: Isle of Skye

Altitude: 986 metres

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Detailed route description and map

Sgurr Dearg and the approach to the Inn Pinn

Other routes and challenges

The West Ridge is a Difficult or Very Difficult rock-climb, whereas the longer East Ridge is graded a Moderate climb, though sensationally exposed. Neither route should be attempted without rock climbing skills and equipment, and some prior experience of abseiling.

Walker-friendly accommodation in the area

Isle of Skye Hotels

Isle of Skye B&B

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Panoramic summit view (click to open)



Munro book

Users' walk reports for Inaccessible Pinnacle

There are 3078 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Inaccessible Pinnacle. They have contributed 77 public walk reports including this summit. These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. The rightmost column shows how many summits were included in their report, which may help you to find the most relevant reports.

Title AuthorDate walked LikesHills
  30/03/2012  57 M2
  22/07/2017  39 M11
  08/08/2015  22 M12
  02/07/2015  22 M4
  09/07/2017  21 M2
  22/07/2013  21 M12
  18/06/2018  19 M9
  31/05/2017  17 M2
  20/08/2016  16 M4
  09/05/2012  16 M2
  28/10/2016  14 M1
  06/06/2016  13 M11
  27/05/2012  12 M11
  16/05/2012  11 M1
  11/05/2017  10 M9
  24/06/2016  10 M2
  15/05/2014  10 M1
  09/10/2012  10 M12C1
  03/09/2019  9 M11
  04/06/2011  9 M1
  29/08/2016  8 M1
  01/07/2016  8 M2
  07/09/2015  8 M11
  19/05/2014  8 M5
  12/07/2018  7 M4
  12/06/2016  7 M10
  13/10/2014  7 M4
  04/06/2011  6 M11
  22/05/2018  5 M2
  13/09/2014  5 M3
  21/06/2014  5 M1
  02/06/2014  5 M11
  03/10/2011  5 M1
  04/06/2011  5 M2
  25/08/2012  4 M1
  06/08/2012  4 M2
  19/04/2010  4 M2
  14/05/2015  3 M1
  19/08/2014  3 M1
  21/06/2014  3 M1
  21/05/2014  3 M11
  13/10/2013  3 M11
  20/07/2013  3 M1
  01/06/2013  3 M2
  05/01/2007  3 M11
  19/05/2003  3 M11
  09/05/2016  2 M1
  25/07/2015  2 M2G1
  18/05/2014  2 M11
  13/07/2013  2 M8
  26/05/2013  2 M11
  07/08/2010  2 M1
  02/06/2008  2 M2
  24/04/1993  2 M3
  18/09/2020  1 M1
  29/05/2018  1 M5
  28/05/2014  1 M3
  03/06/2013  1 M11
  12/05/2013  1 M4
  17/07/2012  1 M2
  26/06/2012  1 M1
  21/05/2012  1 M11
  05/06/2007  1 M11
  06/07/2001  1 M2
  25/05/2018  0 M12
  21/06/2012  0 M2
  07/08/2011  0 M1
  28/05/2011  0 M1
  18/05/2011  0 M1
  13/08/2010  0 M2
  08/08/2010  0 M1
  27/09/2009  0 M1
  14/08/2009  0 M1
  27/07/2009  0 M1
  07/07/2008  0 M1
  21/06/1997  0 M4
  30/04/1988  0 M1

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