Scotland
Sgurr nam Feadan
600M
1968FT
About Sgurr nam Feadan
Tucked beneath the jagged main ridge of the Black Cuillin on Skye, this steep, rocky peak is best known for the dramatic Waterpipe Gully. It offers a rugged, scrambler’s perspective of the great corries, with a focused view directly into the dark, towering recesses of Coire na Creiche and Harta Corrie.
Key Statistics
Rank
247th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Inverie
Geology
Sgurr nam Feadan is built from Morar Schists, created when layers of sand and mud were compressed into the hard, layered rocks beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM800978
Latitude
57.0190°N
Longitude
5.6248°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Peak of the Chanters' or 'Peak of the Whistles'. It describes the acoustic effect of wind whistling through the narrow, vertical fissures that score its northern face.
- •It is home to 'Waterpipe Gully', a renowned Grade 1 scramble that provides a direct, atmospheric line to the top, following a deep rock groove that acts as a natural drain for the summit plateau.
- •From the top, you gain a unique, low-angle perspective of the surrounding giants, particularly the jagged skyline of the Cuillin Ridge and the steep, scree-filled Great Stone Shoot on Sgùrr Alasdair.
- •The terrain is composed of dark, coarse-grained gabbro; this volcanic rock provides exceptional grip for boots but is famously abrasive, capable of shredding a pair of trousers or gloves in a single afternoon.
- •It serves as a reminder that in the Cuillin, height is secondary to character; at just under 600 metres, it commands more respect than many mainland hills twice its size.