Am Basteir Terrain Block

Am Basteir is the 'Executioner', a fearsome tooth of rock on the main Cuillin ridge of Skye. It is one of the most difficult and intimidating Munros, requiring a scramble along a narrow, knife-edge ridge just to reach the summit block. The 'Bad Step' on its ridge is a notorious obstacle for compleaters. Its sheer northern face drops vertically into the dark Coire a' Bhasteir, adding to the menacing atmosphere of this rock fortress.

About Am Basteir

Its name, 'The Executioner', perfectly captures its jagged, axe-like profile. It has defeated many a Munro bagger due to the 'Bad Step', a tricky notch that often requires a rope for a safe descent. It represents the pinnacle of the technical challenge found in the Black Cuillin.

Landscape features

• Cuillin Ridge
• Severe scrambling
• The Bad Step
• The Executioner

Elevation: 934 metres.

Your Am Basteir Terrain Block

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