Scotland
Sgurr an Eilein Ghiubhais South Top
520M
1706FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
323rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Stoul
Geology
You are walking on hard, crystalline quartzite. This durable rock formed when sandy sediments were squeezed and heated deep underground to create the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Sgurr an Eilein Ghiubhais
Sgurr an Eilein Ghiubhais
Carn a' Ghobhair [Sgurr Eireagoraidh]
Leachd Dhubh
Maol Mor Glac nan Cnamh
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM727970
Latitude
57.0086°N
Longitude
5.7451°W
Did You Know?
- •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.