| South east ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean Route |
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| South east ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean   | 
| Page Type: Route Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland, Europe Lat/Lon: 57.10000°N / 6.1°W Route Type: Hike then Scramble on a rock ridge. Time Required: Most of a day Difficulty: Grade 2 Scramble. Great quality But easy.
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| Page By: mountainmanjohn Created/Edited: Apr 23, 2005 / Apr 23, 2005 Object ID: 164740 Hits: 953  Loading... Page Score: 86.12% - 2 Votes  Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
Approach
Rail from inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh. Bus from Glasgow, Fort William Edinburgh, Perth to Portree. And onward from there. I would recommend driving!
Accomodation. Broadford,Sligachan,Carbost, and Youth hostel in Glen Brittle
You can park at the Carpark by the A863. (485298) Or start at the campsite nearby at the Sligachan Hotel.
Route Description
The route starts as you leave followinh a path south accross the bridge and over moorland towards the mountains northern flank. When the waters of Alt Dearg Beag are met and Nead na -lolaire is to the left take the path left (due south) towards coire Riabhach. Follow the cairns amongst the bolders as the pinnicle ridge looms over you to the right. Keeping this course you will eventualy see and then gain the ridge opening up a great vista.
Looking down the ridge to Sgurr Beag and Harta Corrie you again see some real Skye landscape, then panning round see the ridge in all its glory..........a great place to start.
Looking up the ridge there is only one way to go, pleasurable scrambling on great rock to the summit.
Essential Gear
For this route only,
Good Boots for rough ground and scrambling. May be very wet underfoot on approach.
Waterproofs.
Map and compass. OS Outdoor Leisure 8 is ok.(can get more detailed maps for the Cuillins)
OS 1;50,000 Sheet 32
Bartholomews 1,100,000 Sheet 54
Camera.
In winter conditions you will want winter gear. Crampons Axe and a length of rope would be an advantage.
Miscellaneous Info
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