Sgurr nan Gillean

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
12 kms	06:00 (hrs:mins)	900 metres	Explorer 411: Skye - Cuillin Hills

Description

Sgurr nan Gillean has three ridges sweeping up to meet at the summit, the north (pinnacle) ridge, the west ridge and the south east ridge. None are truly a walk with all involving some degree of scrambling but the South East ridge, often referred to as the �tourist route� is the easiest. The west includes some harder scrambling including passing through a window in the ridge while the most direct, the classic pinnacle ridge is the most difficult normally involving some roped climbing or abseiling. All can be approached fairly directly from the main road close to the Sligachan hotel by following the paths directly towards the summit, the �tourist route� path veering off left after 2 km and the other continuing into Coire a Bhasteir.

Access Info

There is plenty parking immediately beside the Sligachan hotel and in lay by�s close to it. Many of the main bus routes on Skye pass this junction here so public transport can be used for access.

Additional Info

Don't be fooled by the "tourist route" name - this can be a hard scramble particularly in the wet. The Cuillin ridge contains Britain's most alpine ridges and summits and more than just normal hill walking experience is required.