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
1150 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
5 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
14.42 km
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Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.
Notes
The Cuillin should not be attempted unless you are comfortable with scrambling 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 on minor road to NG413209.
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,150 metres. Allow 5 hours to complete this 14.42 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 the Toilet block in the Glen Brittle Camp Site
NG41292080
Distance
Altitude 10 m
1
Head S to branch in path
NG41412041
Distance 0.42 km
Altitude 25 m
2
Continue E to next branch and follow path on right (ESE)
NG41812036
Distance 0.42 km
Altitude 100 m
3
Continue ESE round the base of Sron na Ciche
NG44581928
Distance 3.16 km
Altitude 320 m
4
Follow path high on eastern slope of Sron na Ciche into Coir' a' Ghrunnda
NG45092035
Distance 1.22 km
Altitude 700 m
5
From east side of Loch Coir a' Ghrunnda ascent E to Bealach a Garbh-choire
NG45432024
Distance 0.40 km
Altitude 790 m
6
Scramble NNE to minor top
NG45512049
Distance 0.27 km
Altitude 800 m
7
Scramble ENE to Sgurr Dubh Mor
NG45732056
Distance 0.26 km
Altitude 944 m
8
Return WSW to minor top
NG45512049
Distance 0.26 km
Altitude 800 m
9
Return SSW to Bealach
NG45432024
Distance 0.27 km
Altitude 790 m
10
Ascend SSE on ridge
NG45491977
Distance 0.47 km
Altitude 895 m
11
Continue SE to summit of Sgurr nan Eag
NG45711953
Distance 0.87 km
Altitude 924 m
12
Return to col and reverse ascent route to return to camp site
NG41292080
Distance 6.42 km
Altitude 10 m
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Written by
Sam Marshall
on 27 May 2008:
From the summit of Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn, scramble easily down to a point where you reach a sort of ledge on a large slab. You you can easily scramble onto the crest of the ridge and back down onto the right hand side to pick up a path which avoids the pinnacles on the crest. Follow this path around the crest of the ridge until you encounter a scree gulley which leads back onto the ridge on your left. Either ascend this gulley directly or find an easier alternative to the left. A few scrambley moves will lead you back to the crest of the ridge. A path leads to the summit of Sgurr Dubh Mhor.
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.
