Sgurr an Airgid

About Sgurr an Airgid

Rising steeply above the shores of Loch Duich near Kintail, this Corbett is a celebrated viewpoint. The ascent follows a well-constructed stalker's path, making the height gain manageable. At the summit, the reward is a staggering panoramic view of the Five Sisters of Kintail and the Cuillin on the Isle of Skye.

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• •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Peak of Silver', thought to refer to the shimmering appearance of its mica-schist rocks when wet, though some local lore suggests it may relate to stories of hidden Jacobite treasure.
• •Its position at the junction of Loch Duich, Loch Long, and Loch Alsh provides a unique perspective of the Skye Bridge and the Sound of Sleat, views often missed from the higher Munros further inland.
• •The primary ascent utilizes an expertly engineered zig-zagging stalker's path from Ratagan; these paths were historically maintained for ponies to carry deer, ensuring a steady, consistent gradient despite the hill's steep southern flank.
• •From the summit cairn, you can look directly across the glen to trace the entire ridge line of the Five Sisters, specifically identifying the sharp peaks of Sgurr Fhuaran and Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe.
• •It is a favourite for walkers who value their knees; the gradient of the path is so civilised that it is one of the few hills in the Highlands where you can realistically maintain a conversation without gasping for air the entire way up.