Scotland
Sgurr Thuilm
880M
2887FT
About Sgurr Thuilm
Tucked away in the northern shadow of Sgùrr nan Gillean, this rugged Black Cuillin summit offers an exceptional perspective of the ridge’s jagged architecture. Reaching 880 metres, its dark gabbro slopes provide the characteristic grip of Skye’s high places, overlooking the desolate beauty of Coire Bhasiste and the Lòn Mòr.
Key Statistics
Rank
30th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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131m
Nearest Town
Glen Brittle
Geology
You’re walking over dark volcanic rocks like basalt and gabbro. These formed from cooling magma at the heart of Skye’s ancient volcanic center.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG438242
Latitude
57.2367°N
Longitude
6.2460°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Sgùrr (peak) and Tuilm (the genitive of 'tolm'), meaning a hillock or rounded knoll. While the summit is high and rocky, the name likely describes its profile when viewed from the peat bogs of the Lòn Mòr to the north.
- •Most walkers approach via the long Druim na Ruaige ridge from Sligachan. This route provides a relatively straightforward—if steep—introduction to the Black Cuillin without the immediate technical exposure found on the main ridge.
- •The summit offers a spectacular, close-quarter view of the Bhasiste Tooth and the northern face of Sgùrr nan Gillean, allowing hikers to watch climbers tackling the famous West Ridge and the Pinnacles from a safe distance.
- •The peak is officially classified as a Hump, which feels like a somewhat modest title for a mountain that sits amidst the most alpine and formidable scenery in the British Isles.