Marilyn · islands
An Sgurr
An Sgurr of Eigg is the most distinctive island peak in Britain — a 393m fortress of pitchstone lava rising vertically from the moorland. The summit walk is one of the great Hebridean day-trips, accessed by passenger ferry from Mallaig or Arisaig.
Quick facts
- Height
- 394m/ 1292ft
- Grid ref
- NM 46321 84700
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
pitchstone lava 50% · rough grassland 30% · rocky scramble 20%
From the pier follow the marked path past Galmisdale, swinging round the south side of the Sgurr to climb the only weakness — a steep ramp on the south-east. About 7 km return.
Terrain
Path is good but very wet in places across boggy moor. The final ramp on the pitchstone is steep and slabby — secure when dry, slick when wet.
In winter
Pitchstone glazes lethally in ice. Ferry schedules also thin in winter so most parties wait for spring or summer to attempt the Sgurr.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 37m
- Edinburgh8h 4m
OS maps: OS Landranger 39, OS Explorer 397
Mobile signal: Poor. Isle of Eigg; limited coverage near Cleadale.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:07
- Sunset
- 21:35
- Civil dawn
- 04:15
- Civil dusk
- 22:27
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