Sgurr nan Gillean from Sligachan is a route in “The Cuillin” region / range which is located in the The Islands area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
On this route you return by same way
Sgurr nan Gillean is perhaps the most recognised and renowned peak in The Cuillin range of mountains on the Isle of Skye. Sgurr nan Gillean is the mountain nearest to Sligachan and forms impressive triangular profile rising behind the Sligachan hotel where the route starts.
This is the most popular route of ascent known as the tourist route which follows a path leading south from the Dunvegan Road leading to a footbrige which crosses the Allt Dearg Mor and then Allt Dearg Beag. The route continues up in to the Coire Rhiabhach where you climb high above a tiny lochan onto the main ridge.
The final sections along the ridge from the head of the corrie onto the summit are extremely exposed, and call for scrambling ability and a very good head for heights indeed.
Excellent views from the summit of the Cuillin Ridge and the Isle of Skye coastline
A route for scramblers only with considerable exposure. If not experienced enough hire a guide. This is a serious climb in the winter months if snow covered
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Grid Ref.
Bearing
Distance(km)
Description
NG48422976
205° SSW
1.9 (1.9)
Start from the path 200m south west from Sligachan Hotel
NG47602803
229° SW
0.3 (2.2)
Waterfall on the Allt Dearg Beag
NG47382784
172° S
2 (4.2)
Cross bridge over Allt Dearg Beag and follow the path climbing south whose aim is to reach Coire Riabhach
NG47642589
197° SSW
0.9 (5.1)
climb onto south-east ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean up over bolders & scree
NG47372502
316° NW
0.2 (5.3)
Once on the ridge climb to summit of Sgurr nan Gillean. This is narrow and exremely exposed
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
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. munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
Good paths lower down upto the corrie; Once on the ridge navigation can be difficult in bad weather. The scramble up the ridge to the summit is difficult and very exposed indeed.
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