Munro · Kintail
Sgurr na Sgine
Sgùrr na Sgine (946m) — "peak of the knife" — is the immediate south-eastern neighbour of The Saddle in Kintail, paired with that Munro across the Bealach Coire Mhalagain. The hill is most often climbed alongside The Saddle as part of a long Kintail day, with the Forcan Ridge on The Saddle providing the technical highlight and Sgùrr na Sgine giving a quieter follow-up summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 946m/ 3104ft
- Prominence
- 247 m
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 832 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NG946113
- Parking
- NG967143
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 41km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
Glen path 30% · Open hillside 35% · Rocky ridge / summit 35%
See The Saddle for the standard approach from Achnangart on the A87. From The Saddle summit, descend the south-east ridge into the Bealach Coire Mhalagain, then climb the broad north ridge of Sgùrr na Sgine to the rocky summit outcrop. Most parties continue south-west over Faochag (Top) on the descent for a fine round back to the A87. Around 14km with 1300m of ascent for the pair.
Terrain
The Bealach Coire Mhalagain between The Saddle and Sgùrr na Sgine is steep loose scree on both sides. The north ridge of Sgùrr na Sgine is broad heathery hillside with rocky outcrops higher up. The summit outcrop is exposed with the rocky cairn perched at the high point. The descent over Faochag is steep grass on the south-west ridge.
In winter
A serious Kintail winter day. The Bealach Coire Mhalagain holds avalanche-prone snow after westerly storms. The summit ridge of Sgùrr na Sgine develops cornicing on the east side. The Faochag descent is sustained steep grass that ices over. The A87 corridor stays gritted; SAIS Northern Highlands applies. Phone signal absent above 700m.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 4m
- Edinburgh4h 39m
OS maps: OS Landranger 33
Mobile signal: Dead above 700m in the Kintail area. The A87 near Shiel Bridge has occasional signal. Download maps before starting out.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:02
- Sunset
- 21:54
- Civil dawn
- 04:06
- Civil dusk
- 22:50
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
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Sgurr na Sgine — common questions
- What difficulty is Sgurr na Sgine?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Sgurr na Sgine comes in at 4/5 — challenging. Expect roughly 16km and 832m of ascent on the usual route — 5-8 hours for most parties. Ground conditions: The Bealach Coire Mhalagain between The Saddle and Sgùrr na Sgine is steep loose scree on both sides.
- How much drop does Sgurr na Sgine have?
- The drop is 247m: measured from the summit of Sgurr na Sgine down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Sgurr na Sgine?
- Park at NG967143. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb Sgurr na Sgine?
- Aim for May, June, July, August, September on Sgurr na Sgine. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Sgurr na Sgine?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Sgurr na Sgine?
- Dead above 700m in the Kintail area. The A87 near Shiel Bridge has occasional signal. Download maps before starting out.
- Is Sgurr na Sgine safe in winter?
- A serious Kintail winter day. The Bealach Coire Mhalagain holds avalanche-prone snow after westerly storms. The summit ridge of Sgùrr na Sgine develops cornicing on the east side. The Faochag descent is sustained steep grass that ices over. The A87 corridor stays gritted; SAIS Northern Highlands applies. Phone signal absent above 700m.
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