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.

• •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.