Sgurr Sgumain

About Sgurr Sgumain

Perched on the rugged southwestern shoulder of Sgurr Alasdair, this formidable Cuillin peak offers a steep, gabbro-rich scramble. Reached via the punishing scree of the Stone Shoot or the airy West Ridge, the summit provides a dizzying perspective of the Great Stone Chute and the jagged ridge leading to Sgurr Dearg.

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• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Sgùrr', meaning a sharp peak, and 'Sgumain', which translates to a stack or mound. It describes the peak's prominent, blocky profile when viewed from the Glen Brittle side.
• •The West Ridge of Sgurr Sgumain is one of Skye’s classic scrambles, providing a much more enjoyable and solid alternative to the loose, exhausting scree of the nearby Sgumain Stone Shoot.
• •From the summit, you get an unparalleled look at the 'Bad Step' on the ridge towards Sgurr Alasdair, and a clear line of sight across the Cuillin Sound to the jagged silhouettes of the Small Isles: Rum, Eigg, and Canna.
• •While it falls short of being a Munro in its own right due to its proximity to Sgurr Alasdair, its height and distinct character make it one of the most substantial Munro Tops in the Black Cuillin.
• •Descending via the Sgumain Stone Shoot is a tradition for many, though it is less of a walk and more of a controlled vertical landslide that ensures you’ll be shaking gabbro grit out of your boots for the next three days.