Munro
- Height
- 934 m · 3,064 ft
- Drop
- 49 m
- Grid ref
- NG 465 253
- Region
- Isle of Skye
- Range
- Minginish and the Cuillin Hills
- County
- Highland
Summit: Cairn.
Am Basteir is a Munro in Isle of Skye, 934 m (3,064 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Bruach na Frìthe and Am Bàsteir, is 15.8 km with 970 m of ascent and takes 5.5 to 7 hours.
Routes up Am Basteir
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am Basteir from Mointeach Mararaulin Shortest | 12.2 km | 1,020 m | 4.5–6 h | Hard | 3/5 | Mointeach Mararaulin |
| Bruach na Frìthe and Am Bàsteir Least climb | 15.8 km | 970 m | 5.5–7 h | Hard | 3/5 | Sligachan |
Am Basteir on its own (1)
Rounds that include Am Basteir (1)
Map
Summit at NG 465 253 (57.2479, -6.2030). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
- Bruach na FritheMunro959 m · 0.5 km
- Sgurr nan GilleanMunro966 m · 0.6 km
- Sgurr a' MhadaidhMunro918 m · 2.6 km
- Sgurr a' GhreadaidhMunro972 m · 3.0 km
- Sgurr na BanachdichMunro966 m · 3.8 km
- MarscoGraham737 m · 4.2 km
- Sgurr Dearg - Inaccessible PinnacleMunro986 m · 4.3 km
- Sgurr Mhic ChoinnichMunro948 m · 4.5 km
Questions about Am Basteir
- How high is Am Basteir?
- Am Basteir is 934 m (3,064 ft) high, a Munro in Isle of Skye. The summit is at grid reference NG 465 253.
- How long does it take to climb Am Basteir?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Am Basteir from Mointeach Mararaulin, takes 4.5 to 6 hours: 12.2 km with 1,020 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Am Basteir?
- The route with the least climbing is Bruach na Frìthe and Am Bàsteir, starting from Sligachan (NG 485 298): 15.8 km and 970 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Am Basteir?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.