Am Basteir, Summit in Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Am Basteir reaches an elevation of 934 meters with a prominent cairn marking its peak within the northern Cuillin mountain range.
The mountain earned its name from Scottish Gaelic, where Am Bàisteir translates to 'the baptizer', reflecting the historical language heritage of Scotland.
The peak stands as the 539th highest mountain in Britain, drawing mountaineers who seek to complete their Munro classification collection.
The ascent begins at Sligachan, following the Allt Dearg Beag path for 5 kilometers before reaching the steep scree slope toward the summit.
A narrow blade of rock formation near the summit includes a challenging three-meter-high obstacle known as the 'bad step'.
GPS coordinates: 57.24783,-6.20248
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07
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