Sgurr nan Eag

One of two peaks (the other being Sgurr Dubh Mor) which are near the southern end of the Cuillin. Sgurr Dubh Mor is not on the Main Ridge, but a short distance east of it near the top of the famous Dubhs Ridge which rises from the shore of Loch Coruisk for 900 metres to give one of the finest climbs in these mountains. The climb leads to Sgurr Dubh Mor and onwards for a short distance to Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn, which is on the Main Ridge at the head of Coir'a'Ghrunnda. Sgurr nan Eag is about 1 kilometre further south along the Main Ridge.

The approach to these two peaks from the Glen Brittle camp site goes up the Coire Lagan path for a short distance then branches right across the moorland to the foot of Coir'a'Ghrunnda. The path goes up this corrie on its west side close under the rocks to reach Loch Coir'a'Ghrunnda. Go round the south side of the loch, climb east up a steep stony path to reach the Main Ridge and go ½ kilometre south along it to Sgurr nan Eag. Go north along the ridge to Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn and traverse east to Sgurr Dubh Mor. Return to Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn and descend to Loch Coir'a'Ghrunnda to rejoin the outward route.

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