Munro · North-West Highlands
An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona
Sgurr Fiona (1058m) — "the fair peak" — is the second An Teallach Munro and the gateway to the celebrated Corrag Bhuidhe pinnacles. Where Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill is the high point, Sgurr Fiona is the architectural climax of the ridge: a needle-pointed sandstone summit immediately above the dizzy Lord Berkeley's Seat overhang. Almost universally climbed in tandem with Bidein on the same long traverse from Dundonnell, this is one of the great Munro pairings in Scotland.
Quick facts
- Height
- 1058.7m/ 3473ft
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 932 m
- Time
- 7–10 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH064836
- Parking
- NH114859
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 71km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Moorland path 20% · Rocky hillside 30% · Pinnacled ridge / scramble 50%
See Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill route. The standard traverse from Dundonnell climbs Bidein first then continues south along the ridge to Sgurr Fiona — about 30 minutes between the two summits via a narrow rocky crest. From Sgurr Fiona the choice is whether to commit to the Corrag Bhuidhe pinnacles (Grade 2/3 scramble) or take the western bypass path. Total round 18km with 1500m of ascent. The shorter Shenavall option from the south is rarely used as a day-trip.
Terrain
The narrow connecting crest from Bidein down to Sgurr Fiona is a sequence of bare sandstone ribs, with airy footing and big drops east and west. The Sgurr Fiona summit cone is a small pointed top with limited standing room. The Corrag Bhuidhe pinnacles immediately south are clean Torridonian sandstone scrambling at Grade 2/3; the alternative line on the west traverses thin, sloping scree ledges below the crest. The drop from Fiona's summit to Lord Berkeley's Seat is the visual highlight of the whole ridge.
In winter
The same considerations apply as for Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill. In winter the pinnacles become a serious technical Grade III–IV mountaineering route; the bypass is still steep ice-prone scree. The exposed sandstone glazes readily and offers little hold once iced. Approach decisions should be made early — retreat from the ridge is committing once past Bidein. SAIS Northern Highlands applies.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 19m
- Edinburgh5h 38m
OS maps: OS Landranger 19
Mobile signal: No signal above 400m. Moderate signal at Dundonnell village. An Teallach requires full emergency communication planning.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:24
- Sunset
- 22:16
- Civil dawn
- 03:14
- Civil dusk
- 23:25
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
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An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona — common questions
- How hard is An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona?
- An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona is rated 5/5 (very challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 18km with 932m of ascent and takes most walkers 7-10 hours. Terrain: The narrow connecting crest from Bidein down to Sgurr Fiona is a sequence of bare sandstone ribs, with airy footing and big drops east and west.
- Where do I park for An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona?
- Standard parking is at NH114859 near Ullapool. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona?
- The standard good-weather months for An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona are May, June, July, August, September. 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 Teallach - Sgurr Fiona?
- 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 Teallach - Sgurr Fiona?
- No signal above 400m. Moderate signal at Dundonnell village. An Teallach requires full emergency communication planning.
- Is An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona safe in winter?
- The same considerations apply as for Bidein a' Ghlas Thuill. In winter the pinnacles become a serious technical Grade III–IV mountaineering route; the bypass is still steep ice-prone scree. The exposed sandstone glazes readily and offers little hold once iced. Approach decisions should be made early — retreat from the ridge is committing once past Bidein. SAIS Northern Highlands applies.
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