The Sgurr of Eigg (An Sgurr)
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 9 kms | 04:30 (hrs:mins) | 400 metres | Explorer 397: Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna & Sanday |
Description
This is a reasonably tough walk with a steep climb. Follow the road straight ahead from the pier (not the main road around the bay) until beyond Galmisdale House to join the Sgurr path running over the moor and below the Nose of the Sgurr then along the north side until it reaches the climbing point approximately three quarters of the way along. Here it is easy to scramble up onto the ridge top and then to follow the rough path back to the highest point.
Access Info
The walk starts from the pier on Eigg which is reached by ferry from either Mallaig (all year) or Arisaig (summer only)
Additional Info
The Sgurr is the remains of an ancient valley filled with pitchstone lava which erupted from a volcano on Rum some 50 million years ago. Rapid cooling of the lava led to the remarkable columnar formation exposed by erosion of the surrounding softer rock.
More Info
The booklet Walks, Woodland and Wildlife can be purchased from Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust - email ian@isleofeigg.org or visit their website
www.isleofeigg.org
