Beinn Sgulaird Summit
Beinn Sgulaird Summit
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Beinn Sgulaird Summit
Hiking
4.7
(18)
Running
5.0
(1)
This wild and remote mountain holds a steep ascent and no matter whether you start from the north or the south, you’ll be beginning from almost sea level. Tracks and paths form the early hiking trails before leading to a pathless ascent over grassy, rugged terrain. With outstanding scenery in every direction and no technical sections, hiking up Beinn Sgulaird is strenuous but very achievable.
Hiking in the wilderness to tremendous views
Lying roughly north to south between Loch Etive and Loch Creran, a clear day is the goal for your Beinn Sgulaird adventure. While hiking Munros in cloud can be atmospheric, this mighty mountain is famed for its extraordinary summit views. As much as is possible in western Scotland, try to pick a haze-free day.
You can park in the south, at Druimavuic or the north, at Elleric. This lumpy, grassy mountain is strenuous but usually easy underfoot. Reaching the undulating ridge offers fine opportunities to pause but it’s Beinn Sgulaird’s highest summit that is the place to rest and marvel.
Scotland holds plenty of marvellous views but perhaps none quite so perfect as from Beinn Sgulaird. Look north across the gigantic peaks to Ben Nevis. Lismore, Mull, Colonsay and Jura dance on the water to the south west and, in the east, Ben Starav looms just a stone’s throw away.
Winter mountaineers will relish snowy conditions, particularly on the rare, clear wintery days. Weather is often changeable but if the Munro’s on your side, the cloud will clear for a summit view.
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
Tips
April 2, 2020
Hiking
October 19, 2023
Running
It's often ascended via the south Ridge, a rough and almost alpine style mountain trail, which presents some great, techy, trail-running terrain.
March 11, 2026
Hiking
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Best routes near Beinn Sgulaird Summit
4.5
(17)
239
hikers
13.6km
05:24
1,040m
1,040m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 880 m
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yes
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
yes
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Wednesday 8 July
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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h
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