Sgurr Dearg - Inaccessible Pinnacle

A big waterfall — the literal meaning of its Gaelic name — dropping through a deep, sheer gorge on the Allt Coire Banachdich, high in Glen Brittle beneath the western Black Cuillin. Reached only on foot up the river, with the ridge filling the skyline above.

2.4 km W

Wide dark volcanic-sand beach at the head of Loch Brittle beneath the Cuillin.

3.5 km SW

Ringed by the Cuillin of Skye, this wild freshwater loch is reached by boat from Elgol or a scramble past the Bad Step.

4 km E

Chain of crystal-clear turquoise pools and falls on the River Brittle beneath the Black Cuillin at Glenbrittle.

4.1 km N

Triple-arched stone bridge of 1810 framing the Black Cuillin, a classic Skye viewpoint and photo spot.

9.3 km NE