Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh

Not to be confused with Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh Ruaidh.

Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh
Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh overlooking Coir' a' Mhadaidh
Highest point
Elevation	918 m (3,012 ft)[1]
Prominence	71 m (233 ft)
Listing	Munro
Coordinates	57°13′51″N 6°14′01″W
Naming
English translation	peak of the dog / fox
Language of name	Gaelic
Pronunciation	Scottish Gaelic: [ˈs̪kuːrˠ ə ˈvat̪ɪ]
Geography
Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh Location in Skye
Location	Skye, Scotland
Parent range	Cuillin
OS grid	NG446235
Topo map	OS Landranger 32
Climbing
First ascent	Possibly 1887, John MacKenzie and H.C. Hart
Easiest route	Scramble

Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh (Scottish Gaelic for 'peak of the dog / fox')^[2] is a mountain peak in the Black Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. It is a Munro with a height of 918 metres (3,012 ft). Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering.

The simplest route ascends via the col of An Dorus (the Door), most easily reached from Glen Brittle. The mountain has four summits; only the highest can be reached by scramblers. The three lower summits require rock-climbing skills and equipment.

References

1. "walkhighlands x". walkhighlands.co.uk. walkhighlands.co.uk. 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
2. "Sgurr a' Mhadaidh". Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba: Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland.