Sgùrr Bàn

Sgùrr Bàn, at 989 metres — "white peak" — is a broad, plateau-topped Munro in the remote Fisherfield Forest, its summit covered in thousands of pale quartzite boulders that give the mountain its name and, on the standard round, one of the most demanding descents of the whole day.

Most walkers reach this summit as part of the classic Fisherfield Round, typically from Shenavall bothy or a wild camp, climbing via Gleann na Muice and Loch a' Bhrisidh to a steep ascent up white quartzite rock — the route is fairly obvious in clear weather, though the wide summit plateau itself hides the spectacular surrounding landscape from view. The going underfoot is notoriously rough, with thousands of angular quartzite boulders covering the ridge all the way to the summit cairn.

From here, a path leads down and up from the connecting col to Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair in around 45 minutes, though the descent itself demands care — grit and loose rocks roll away underfoot on the steep drop from Sgùrr Bàn, making this one of the more physically demanding sections of the round, particularly on already tired legs and feet.

An alternative approach from the east via Loch a' Bhroain gives access from a different direction, with a choice of ascending quartzite slabs to Cadha Choire Ghuirm or a trickier scramble route via Sgùrr Dubh.

The full Fisherfield Round taking in all five Munros — Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean, and Ruadh Stac Mòr — from Corrie Hallie or Shenavall is a genuinely epic undertaking, typically requiring an overnight stay, with total walking times often exceeding sixteen hours across the full route.

The boulder-strewn terrain throughout demands sustained concentration and sure-footedness, particularly on the descent towards Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair — full navigation skills and realistic fitness assessment are essential given the remoteness and physical demands of this whole area.

There is no direct parking at the mountain itself; Corrie Hallie or Incheril car parks serve as the main starting points, both free, with limited public transport connections.