Sgurr an Eilein Ghiubhais South Top

Rising above the remote shores of Sandaig Bay in Knoydart, this rugged subsidiary summit offers an intimate perspective on the Sound of Sleat. The terrain is typical of the western seaboard: a mix of steep heather and craggy outcrops, rewarding those who venture off the main tracks with absolute isolation and coastal views.

• •The Gaelic name Sgùrr an Eilein Ghiubhais translates as 'Peak of the Island of Fir', likely referring to the small, pine-clad islets found in the turquoise waters of Sandaig Bay directly below the hill.
• •This summit provides a bird’s-eye view of the site of Camusfeàrna, the remote coastal home of author Gavin Maxwell, who immortalised this specific stretch of the Knoydart coastline in his book 'Ring of Bright Water'.
• •From this vantage point, the views across the Sound of Sleat are exceptional, pinpointing the jagged profile of the Black Cuillin on Skye and the distinct, flat-topped silhouette of the Isle of Eigg.
• •The terrain between the South Top and the main summit is a rugged labyrinth of peat hags and hidden lochans, requiring the kind of intuitive navigation skills typical of the Knoydart peninsula.
• •Despite its modest elevation, the hill maintains a formidable reputation for 'Knoydart miles', where the combination of thick bracken and saturated ground makes every horizontal kilometre feel like three.