      thumb|left|sgÃ¹rr nan gillean and the pinnacle ridge from basteir gorge sgÃ¹rr nan gillean is a mountain in the northern section of the cuillin range on the isle of skye in scotland. with a height of 964&nbsp;m (3162&nbsp;feet) it is one of eleven munros on the cuillin ridge. sgÃ¹rr nan gillean is the mountain closest to sligachan, and its impressive triangular profile is visible behind the sligachan hotel, making it perhaps the most recognised peak in the cuillin range. ==routes== the most popular route of ascent, known as the tourist route, follows a path leading south from sligachan, crossing a burn known the allt dearg beag (small red burn). the route continues up into a corrie, the coire rhiabhach. the ascent of the coire headwall is on loose rock and scree. the continuation up the southeast ridge to the summit is exposed, and calls for scrambling ability. the path up is very narrow so calls for single file when a party ascends. the top is a ridge which must be traversed to reach the final summit, and like the climb, needs some scrambling ability. all sides are very exposed, and extra care is needed if mist descends. the small airy summit platform is surprisingly smooth and flat with outstanding views. an alternative route is the north ridge, known as pinnacle ridge, which is a rock climb that requires a climber to have a rope and harness and be capable of abseiling, unless the third pinnacle is omitted by bypassing on the east side. while rope is a sensible option for the moderate climb up gillean, it 
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