Sgurr Ban

About Sgurr Ban

Tucked deep within the remote Fisherfield Forest, this high Munro is defined by its striking slopes of pale quartzite scree. It is often climbed as part of the arduous 'Fisherfield Six' circuit, offering rugged terrain and exceptional, isolated views over the jagged peaks of An Teallach to the north.

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• •The name Sgùrr Bàn translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'White Peak'. This is a literal description of the mountain's upper slopes, which are carpeted in shattered white quartzite that makes the summit shimmer even on overcast days.
• •Situated in the heart of 'The Great Wilderness', Sgurr Ban is one of the most remote Munros in Scotland. Reaching it requires a significant expedition, usually involving an overnight stay at the Shenavall bothy or a very long day trip from Kinlochewe.
• •The summit offers a spectacular vantage point over the Fuar Loch towards the sheer cliffs of A' Mhaighdean, often regarded as one of the finest and most isolated mountain views in the British Isles.
• •Geologically, the hill is distinct from its Torridonian sandstone neighbours. Its capping of Cambrian quartzite creates a stark, barren landscape of blocky boulders and scree that is notably different from the terraced rock found elsewhere in the range.
• •After the considerable effort required to reach this point, you may find the summit plateau's lack of shelter a sober reminder that, in Fisherfield, the landscape is very much in charge.