This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
Total Ascent
955 m
An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
Route Time
3.5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
7.36 km
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Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.
Notes
A short route on excellent rock, with some scrambling and exposure. You are recommended to purchase and study a higher scale map of the Black Cuillin of Skye before attempting an ascent.
Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.
We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.
Travel Information
Head to: Carbost
From Carbost (B8009) travel SE to junction at (NG390310), then SE through Glen Brittle to Glen Brittle Hut.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 955 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 7.36 km route.
In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.
The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.
Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.
The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.
Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.
Route Information
Waypoint Detail
Start from Glen BrittleYouth Hostel
NG40972248
Distance
Altitude 19 m
1
Head NE on path
NG42452320
Distance 1.79 km
Altitude 240 m
2
Head SE into Coir' an Eich
NG42792281
Distance 0.54 km
Altitude 530 m
3
Ascend E at head of corrie to An Diallaid ridge
NG43632269
Distance 0.87 km
Altitude 700 m
4
Continue SE to summit of Sgurr na Banachdich
NG44052245
Distance 0.49 km
Altitude 965 m
5
Return by same route
NG40972248
Distance 3.68 km
Altitude 19 m
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Rating & Reviews
Rating & Reviews
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Written by
Robbie Threlfall
on 12 Sep 2004:
This is the best route to the top (compared to the easy way up Coire an Each). The steepest scrambling was avoided by a traverse of the last top on the Coire Banachdich side of the ridge.
Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
