This enables you to begin the ridge from its most southerly point, far beyond the most southerly Munro on the ridge, Sgurr nan Eag, where most people begin their traverse. Photo: Leslie Barrie, CC BY-SA 2.0. Sgurr nan Eag’s ridge glowed in the early sun. They set off for Gars-bheinn. The route on to Sgurr Dubh Mor leads back the way you came until half way down the stony slope when you bear right on to the ridge itself and traverse along below the rock pillar of Caisteal a’Garbh-choire ( the castle of the rough corrie ) which is best avoided to the right. [8][9], The mountain can be easily climbed from Glen Brittle up Coir' a' Grunnda, going south of Loch Coir' a' Grunnda to the Cuillin ridge and ascending the north ridge to the summit. It's the most southerly of all the Munros on the Black Cuillin ridge. The 924-metre (3,031 ft) Sgùrr nan Eag [note 2] It is the most southerly Munro on the ridge with Gars-bheinn some 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the south east marking the end of the ridge. Sgurr nan Eag is a summit in the Skye region or range in Scotland. It is the southernmost Munro on the Cuillin ridge and it lies between Loch Brittle to the west and the Scavaig River , [note 1] the outlet from Loch Coruisk , to the east. Logged Descriptions (logged by 522 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all) By: Date of Ascent: via Coire a'Ghrunnda, out and back to Sgurr nan Eag on to Sgurr Dubh na Da Bhein then Sgurr Dubh Mor. Tricky route finding on Sgurr Dubh Mor. With Karen Small Isles National Scenic Area. It even suggested taking a boat from the village of Elgol and spending an extra bivouac on the shores of Loch Coruisk. The alternative of taking the south shoulder from the coastal path up 610 metres (2,000 ft) of scree is tedious, even though it is easy. Loch Coruisk is a 6.6 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Isle Of Skye, Highland, Scotland that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. Sgurr nan Eag. Cross a track that heads south-west, then continue on the path uphill for ½km. [10][11][12] From An Garbh-choire there is no easy way up the northeast flank but the north ridge and east ridge can be reached with scrambling. This trail passes north of Sgurr na Banachdich’s northwest ridge, a peak labelled An Diallaid on the OS map. ... Large rockfall below Sgurr nan Eag: Looking back towards the starting point: As we ascended towards the bealach, I particularly enjoyed the view towards Sgurr na h-Uamha. Sgùrr Dubh an Da Beinn, a Munro Top is on the ridge to the north with Coir' a' Ghrunnda to the west and An Garbh-Coire to the east of this connecting ridge. FLYING OVER SCOTLAND (Highlands / Isle of Skye) 4K UHD Drone Film + Healing Music for Stress Relief - Duration: 50:59. I decided to take the boat in from Elgol to Coruisk and make my way up from there. Sgurr Dubh Mor and Sgurr nan Eag, walking route, weather, maps and more on all the Munros of Scotland. River Scavaig is also called Coruisk River. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips. The main Cuillin ridge is predominantly composed of, Kingston, Portsmouth and Cataraqui Street Railway, Kingston, Portsmouth and Cataraqui Electric Railway. ... Sgurr nan Eag, Sgurr Dubh Mor, and Sgurr Alasdair Circular Walk. Sgurr nan Eag, Sgurr Dubh Mor, and Sgurr Alasdair Circular Walk is a 7.8 mile loop trail located near Isle Of Rum, Highland, Scotland that features a lake and is rated as difficult. While we are on the geological significance of colour, there are a few other sgùrrs that might be of interest ­ Sgùrr Bàn in the Fisherfield Forest and Sgùrr Fiona on nearby An Teallach. Sgùrr nan Eag is a 924-metre (3,031 ft) mountain, a Munro, in the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The cloud base sat at the base of the corrie, so the journey to and from the summit was an atmospheric and eerie one. This was my kind of traverse. Sgùrr nan Eag is a 924-metre (3,031 ft) mountain, a Munro, in the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. [8][9], The mountain can be easily climbed from Glen Brittle up Coir' a' Grunnda, going south of Loch Coir' a' Grunnda to the Cuillin ridge and ascending the north ridge to the summit. [6] On the ridge between Sgùrr nan Eag and Gars-bheinn is the shattered quartzite summit of Sgùrr a' Choire Bhig. A very faint trail led up a … Loch Coruisk itself is on the left, and flows into Loch Scavaig via a short river. Sgurr nan Eag is a 924m Munro mountain on the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands. Loch Brittle and the Scavaig River are to the west and east. What Sgurr nan Eag, Sgurr Dubh Mor When 18th June 2012 Perpetrators Tundraboy How Far 7 miles How Long 8 hours Maps 32 The southern Cuillin Munro’s are a bit tricky to get to by public transport with the usual Glen Brittle approach miles from a bus stop. Sgurr nan Eag from above Bealach Coir' a' Ghrunnda The contact between the gabbros of Sgurr nan Eag and the peridotites forming Caisteal a' Garbh-Choire runs up the slope from the back left (SE) side of the lochan, and is marked by the change in terrain from boulder field (peridotite - left) to more massive crags (gabbros – right). The 924-metre (3,031 ft) Sgùrr nan Eag [note 2] It is the most southerly Munro on the ridge with Gars-bheinn some 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the south east marking the end of the ridge. South of An Diallaid is a much smaller, higher hidden corrie called Coir’ an Eich. From the campsite at the end of Glenbrittle, walk through the campsite, past the toilets, over the fence, then up a path. Climbers on South Ridge of Caisteal a’Garbh-choire: Didn’t take long before … [7], Sgùrr nan Eag is, by the standards of the Cuillin, not very impressive compared with the peaks to the north but it is a huge mountain with a long and level summit ridge. Sgùrr Dubh an Da Beinn, a Munro Top is on the ridge to the north with Coir' a' Ghrunnda to the west and An Garbh-Coire to the east of this connecting ridge. It’s a early start with three Munro’s ahead of us with Sgurr nan Eag 924 metres on the cards first, followed by Sgurr Dubh Mor 944 metres and a ascent of Sgurr Alasdair 993 metres to finish with. It is the southernmost Munro on the Cuillin ridge and it lies between Loch Brittle to the west and the Scavaig River,[note 1] the outlet from Loch Coruisk, to the east. Sgurr nan Eag - Summit Pic! Looking north from Sgurr nan Eag. Completed on traverse of ridge from Gars-bheinn to Sgurr Alasdair. Good views down to Coir' a' Ghrunnda and to Sgurr Dubh Mor. quadbarrel: 15/10/2014: 2 & 4 of 5: Out from Sgurr nan Eag. Return from Sgurr Dubh Mor. ChrisR: 26/06/2014 Sgùrr nan Eag is a 924-metre (3,031 ft) mountain, a Munro, in the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and backpacking. Lastly, the gullies of Sgùrr nan Gillean, like those of Sgùrr nan Eag, result from the preferential weathering in the ultrabasic rocks. [10][11][12] From An Garbh-choire there is no easy way up the northeast flank but the north ridge and east ridge can be reached with scrambling. The return was by the route of ascent - a laborious clamber down the boulders whilst being very aware of the steepness of the slope. This corrie is the gateway to the easy route up Sgurr na Banachdich. It was my first time in the range altogether and my mind is completely blown. 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