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An Sgurr
An Sgurr — simply the peak — reaches 391m at NG 857 387 on the southern Applecross peninsula, sister hill to Bad a' Chreamha just to the south. The sharp sgurr name fits the small but distinct rocky summit, conspicuous from the road over the Bealach na Ba.
Quick facts
- Height
- 391m/ 1283ft
- Grid ref
- NG 85705 38731
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 81km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 50% · rocky slopes 35% · grass slopes 15%
Begin from the Tornapress to Applecross road and climb west onto rough moor, then a steeper pull to the summit cone. Around 3 hours; can be combined with Bad a' Chreamha for a longer day.
Terrain
Trackless moor on the approach with a band of slabs and small craglets to weave through on the final pull. Once on the summit ridge the going is easy on cropped heather between gneiss outcrops.
In winter
A coastal hill, generally snow-free below 300m. The summit slabs accept verglas readily; a fall on iced gneiss would be unforgiving. Choose calm cold days and watch the rock conditions.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 13m
- Edinburgh7h 11m
OS maps: OS Landranger 24, OS Explorer 428S
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote Sutherland or Highland coast; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:24
- Sunset
- 22:22
- Civil dawn
- 03:14
- Civil dusk
- 23:32
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around An Sgurr on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
An Sgurr — common questions
- How hard is An Sgurr?
- An Sgurr is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Trackless moor on the approach with a band of slabs and small craglets to weave through on the final pull.
- When is the best time to climb An Sgurr?
- The standard good-weather months for An Sgurr are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up An Sgurr?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on An Sgurr?
- Poor. Remote Sutherland or Highland coast; limited coverage.
- Is An Sgurr safe in winter?
- A coastal hill, generally snow-free below 300m. The summit slabs accept verglas readily; a fall on iced gneiss would be unforgiving. Choose calm cold days and watch the rock conditions.
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