Sgùrr Mòr (Beinn Alligin)

Sgùrr Mhòr, at 986 metres, is the higher of Beinn Alligin's two Munros and one of the most distinctive summits in Torridon, split by the dramatic Eag Dubh — the Black Cleft — a huge gash in the mountain's south face said in local legend to have been the lair of one of Scotland's last wild wolves.

Most walkers reach Sgùrr Mhòr from Tom na Gruagaich, following the ridge north-west with steep cliffs to the right before the path skirts the rim of Toll a' Mhadaidh Mòr and passes the dramatic Eag Dubh, easily passed on its left side, to reach the summit. This is an even finer viewpoint than Tom na Gruagaich, with Baosbheinn visible across Loch a' Bhealaich to the north and the steep, distinctive peak of Beinn Dearg framed by the Horns of Alligin to the east.

From the summit, walkers not confident with scrambling can retrace their steps back the way they came, a straightforward option that avoids the technical ground beyond. Those continuing the full traverse descend a steep ridge to a col before tackling the three Horns of Alligin — Na Rathanan — a series of rocky towers giving exposed but generally straightforward Grade 1-2 scrambling, with bypass paths available below the crest on the south side for those wishing to avoid the most exposed sections. The final descent from the third Horn follows a clear path down through sandstone terraces back towards the road.

The out-and-back route to Sgùrr Mhòr is around 9.5 kilometres; the full traverse including both Munros and the Horns extends to around 11-12 kilometres, typically seven to eight hours in total.

The Horns traverse should only be attempted by confident scramblers in good conditions — in winter it becomes a genuine alpine route requiring full mountaineering equipment and experience, and even in summer a head for heights and sound route-finding are essential given the exposure involved.

Parking at the Coire Mhic Nobuil car park is free but fills quickly in summer; bus services to Torridon are very infrequent.