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Sgurr na Banachdich
Quick Facts
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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  32   South Skye & Cuillin Hills
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A brief summary of this route.

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

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

 Weather
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
The Cullins
by Accuweather
West Highlands
by Met Office
Sgurr na Banachdich
by Metcheck
Images of Sgurr na Banachdich
Route Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

 Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from the route start.
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
8.7 km
Ingleby
Carbost, Isle of Skye
9.8 km
Phoenix House
Carbost, Isle of Skye
11.1 km
Lon Ban
5 Carbost Beg, Carbost, Isle-of-Skye
11.1 km
Nyumbani
5 Carbostbeg, Carbost, Isle of Skye
17.6 km
Wild Orchid Cottage, Ullinish, Skye
Ullinish, Struan, Isle of Skye
40.7 km
The Shed (self-catering studio)
Seabank 6 Bank St Plockton Ross-shire
48.2 km
Dornie Lodges
Princes Street, Dornie
52.9 km
Woodlands (self-catering)
by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire
54.1 km
NIA ROO
Carn Gorm, Morvich, Inverinate
58.4 km
Annat Lodge
No. 8 Annat, Torridon, by Achnasheen, Wester Ross
66.1 km
Caolas Beag
2 Big Sand, Big Sand, Gairloch, Wester Ross
81.1 km
Rowan cottage
Salen, Aros , Isle of Mull
83.5 km
Coorie Doon
Old Banavie Road, Banavie, Fort William
84.2 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
84.8 km
Calluna
Heathercroft, Fort William, PH336RE
84.8 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
85.2 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
88.3 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
88.8 km
Tomich Hotel
Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly
89.3 km
Sealladh Na Beinne
Old Town, North Ballachulish, Fort William
90.6 km
The Old Coach House, North Ballachulish
6 Alltshellach Cottages, North Ballachulish
91.2 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
92.0 km
Great Glen Hostel
South Laggan, Spean Bridge
92.3 km
Easter Badbea B&B
Easter Badbea, Badbea, Dundonnell
93.7 km
Westward
Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire
93.9 km
Invercannich Farm Selfcatering
Invercannich Farm, Cannich, By Beauly, Inverness-shire
94.2 km
Tangusdale Holiday Cottage
Mandally Road Invergarry Inverness shire
95.9 km
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe, Nr Ballachulish, Argyll
96.0 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
97.9 km
Forest Way B&B and Bunkhouse
4 Lael, Lochbroom, Nr Ullapool
98.0 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
98.2 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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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.
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