Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Sgorr Tuath
Sgorr Tuath is the northern sentinel of the Beinn an Eoin ridge in Coigach, rising in striking sandstone pinnacles above Loch Lurgainn. The NC 11 07 grid sits within the core of the Inverpolly nature reserve, with Stac Pollaidh just to the south and Suilven's arête away to the north.
Quick facts
- Height
- 587.5m/ 1927ft
- Grid ref
- NC 11037 07479
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 83km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 55% · rocky slopes 30% · grass slopes 15%
Park at the lay-by by Loch Lurgainn (NC 12 06) and pick up the boggy stalker's path that climbs north between Sgorr Tuath and Beinn an Eoin. Break off east onto the south-west ridge for a steep pull onto the sandstone summit blocks. About 8 km return with 540m of climb.
Terrain
Torridonian sandstone tiers form the upper hill, requiring a short hands-on scramble at one point. Lower down the going is wet heather and peat with the typical Coigach lochan obstacles.
In winter
In a hard winter the sandstone steps glaze with verglas and the scramble becomes a serious proposition needing crampons. Snow rarely accumulates on the pinnacles themselves but cornices form on the north flank.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 6m
- Edinburgh7h 28m
OS maps: OS Landranger 15, OS Explorer 439E
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote north Sutherland; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:17
- Sunset
- 22:26
- Civil dawn
- 03:02
- Civil dusk
- 23:41
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Sgorr Tuath on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Sgorr Tuath — common questions
- How hard is Sgorr Tuath?
- Sgorr Tuath is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Torridonian sandstone tiers form the upper hill, requiring a short hands-on scramble at one point.
- When is the best time to climb Sgorr Tuath?
- The standard good-weather months for Sgorr Tuath 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 Sgorr Tuath?
- 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 Sgorr Tuath?
- Poor. Remote north Sutherland; limited coverage.
- Is Sgorr Tuath safe in winter?
- In a hard winter the sandstone steps glaze with verglas and the scramble becomes a serious proposition needing crampons. Snow rarely accumulates on the pinnacles themselves but cornices form on the north flank.
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