Sgurr Beag

Resting on the high, narrow ridge overlooking Glen Shiel, this steep-sided peak offers a rugged link in one of the most celebrated high-level traverses in the Highlands. Its sharp profile and rocky crest provide a focused, high-altitude experience with dramatic drops toward the deep waters of Loch Duich.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Sgùrr Beag,' which translates simply as 'Little Peak.'
• •From the summit, you get an excellent view of the jagged Forcan Ridge across the glen, and the long, shimmering reach of Loch Duich stretching toward the Atlantic.
• •The peak sits above the site of the 1719 Battle of Glen Shiel; the steep southern slopes played a role in the tactical movements of the Jacobite and Spanish forces before their defeat by government troops.
• •Climbing this peak from the valley floor involves nearly 900 metres of unrelenting ascent, often leaving walkers to reflect that the 'Little' in its name is perhaps a bit of Gaelic irony.