Sgurr na Sgine NW Top

Tucked onto the jagged ridge system above Glen Shiel, this secondary summit offers a rugged, stony platform typical of the Kintail peaks. It is a primary stop for those traversing from the Bealach Coire Mhalagain, providing an exceptional angle on the neighbouring Forcan Ridge and the deep trough of the glen below.

• •The name Sgùrr na Sgine is Gaelic for 'Peak of the Knife', a reference to the narrow, blade-like character of the summit ridge when viewed from the surrounding glens.
• •Most walkers reach this top by ascending the steep slopes from the A87 in Glen Shiel, often using a long-standing stone wall that runs up the hillside as a navigational handrail towards the high bealach.
• •This summit provides one of the best perspectives in the region of the Forcan Ridge’s shattered quartzite profile and the massive, complex northern corries of The Saddle.
• •Although it stands at a respectable 942m, it is classified as a Munro Top rather than a full Munro because it lacks sufficient topographic prominence from its parent peak, Sgurr na Sgine.
• •It serves as a perfect vantage point for watching more adventurous walkers tackle the scramble on the Forcan Ridge, allowing you to appreciate the exposure from a safe, flat distance.