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Sgurr nan Gillean
Total Ascent 955 m
 
Route Time 4 hrs
 
 Route Distance 11.71 km
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Sgurr nan Gillean
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Sgurr nan Gillean and the North Cuillin Ridge taken from Druim Hain.

© Gareth Pratt
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Travel Information

From Sligachan Hotel (A863) head W 200m to start of path.

Route Information
The total ascent is 955 meters. Allow 4 hours to complete this 11.71km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from A863 road 200m W of Sligachan HotelNG48352970
1Cross S over Allt Dearg Mor and continue SSW to bridge over Allt Dearg-beagNG47472786
2Cross river and follow path S on ascending the south side of Coire RiabhachNG47762580
3Climb S onto east ridge of Sgurr nan GilleanNG47652509
4Scramble W to gain the main ridgeNG47472500
5Continue NW to very exposed summit of Sgurr nan Gillean NG47162531
6Return by same routeNG48352970
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Notes

A route for scramblers only with considerable exposure. You are recommended to purchase and study a higher scale map of the Black Cuillin of Skye before attempting an ascent.

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Local Accommodation Options
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4.5 km Bla Bheinn - Crossal, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SP   Tel: 01478 640269
8.0 km Ingleby - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SU   Tel: 01890 820280
9.8 km Self Catering at Marsco Bed and Breakfast - Marsco, Carbostmore, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8ST   Tel: 01478 640733
10.6 km Phoenix House - Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SR   Tel: 01478 640775
37.0 km Alder Cottage - Nostie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Rosshire, IV40 8EQ   Tel: 01875 830566
43.6 km Castle Cottage B and B - Lochcarron, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01520 722564
43.6 km Sgurr Alasdair - Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YB   Tel: 01463 798526
46.6 km Woodlands (self-catering) - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
56.4 km Caolas Beag - 2 Big Sand, Big Sand, Gairloch, Wester Ross, IV21 2DD   Tel: 0131 466 0308
63.3 km Kinlochewe Hotel and Bunkhouse - Kinlochewe, By Achnasheen, IV22 2PA   Tel: 01445 760253
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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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