Sgurr nan Gillean. The West ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean, Skye. Head up along the crest towards Am Basteir's east ridge. 2 – (NG 47491 27820) Rather than crossing the bridge, follow the path onwards and upwards along the side of the river into Coire a’ Bhastier. Sgùrr nan Gillean is one of the most famous peaks of the Cuillin ridge, on the Scottish Isle of Skye. UK Scrambles is dedicated to introducing people to the activity of scrambling. Help-Crag Map. The top is the size of a table, sit down and you can see no part of the supporting mountain: like floating on a magic carpet! With a strong wind forecast i opted to gain Sgurr nan Gillean via the easier south ridge, lending for quicker progress and a bit of shelter, with a descent down the west ridge, which was windy. From the Sligachan Hotel, head out along the footpath to CoireRaibhach then cross some tough, rocky terrain to attain the South EastRidge. If you have a route you could contribute, submit it to us today. Grass gives way to scree, steepening as progress is made. This route was created by Sam Wainwright and donated to the UK Scrambles website through our contributor program. You'll be faced with a short awkward drop, aptly named the "Bad Step". before the final scramble to Sgurr Nan Gillean. Saved by Hendo Talks. A guided climb and descent of the West Ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean on the Skye Cuillin Ridge. Matt was out with Rich, Tom and James today. (Coming soon) Sgurr nan Gillean: On Sgurr nan Gillean above Knight’s Peak: On reaching the ledge we again took coils and moved together as far as the top of Sgurr nan Gillean. 5 August 1999(West Ridge) Sgurr nan Gillean is at the north end of the Cuillin ridge and is usually seen across the moor from Sligachan Hotel. — peter43 • Aug 5, 1982 Return by the "tourist route", or continue along the West Ridge to Choire Bhasteir. Explore. Progress along the ridge eventually becomes blocked - look right and you'll see a drop down a long chimney. We followed the ledge that skirts Sgurr nan Gillean joining the West ridge above its chimneys. We then followed the remainder of the West ridge … Follow the ridge eastwards over a few small rock towers before the main wall of the west ridge thrusts up in front. From here follow the path back to the pub. Rope will be required for abseiling down the West Ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean. Collection Hamish Brown Mountaineering and Scottish Photography Collection Parent record H M Brown Collection - Slides of Scotland (first series). 185 users have logged this. We followed the ledge that skirts Sgurr nan Gillean joining the West ridge above its chimneys. Sgurr nan Gillean's Pinnacle Ridge dramatically comes into view. ... Could you please detach it from the Cuillin page, I created the mountain page for Sgurr nan Gillean and it's now no point to keep it attached to both :) Thanks ! Climb scree up and left to the Bealeach at the eastern end of Am Bhasteir (Bealeach a Bhastier). This is a great mountain day, taking in some short pitches of climbing, a brilliant exposed knife edge and an abseil. 5 August 1999(West Ridge) Sgurr nan Gillean is at the north end of the Cuillin ridge and is usually seen across the moor from Sligachan Hotel. With Jamie via the West Ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean, then Am Bastier (Bad Step)and Bruach na Frithe. Cloudy and overcast. knarf: 08/06/2015: With Harrison John S and John R (SW Ridge) mproudfoot: 02/05/2015: With Mark, Steve & guide Jonah from Coire Bhasteir. grimjimm: 21/07/2014 We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Do not block the access to the Mountain Rescue building. Bruach na Frithe is the only peak on the main Cuillin ridge to have a trig point, from where views are stunning. Sgùrr nan Gillean is a mountain in the northern section of the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The route leads from the summit down to a bealach separating Sgùrr nan Gillean from Am Basteir. About two-thirds of the way down, there is a particularly narrow and exposed section. Another alternative route of ascent or descent is the West Ridge. Head up along the crest towards Am Basteir's east ridge. Sgurr nan Gillean. With dry rock and very grippy gabbro we made good progress over the 1st 2 pinnacles climbing up some good short pitches. Skye: Sligachan Cuillin - Sgurr nan Gillean - Bruach na Frithe. Learn more about working with UK Scrambles here. Follow the crest through ‘the window’ (hero photo opportunity!) We climbed Tooth Chimney to the left of the gendarme (adding a stranger to the end of the rope) and ascended the west ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean to its summit. As you drive towards Glenbrittle from Carbost, the road starts to drop down a steep, twisty descent. The weather forecast for today was excellent, the weather first this morning wasn't, but fortunately, the early morning showers soon cleared, giving a largely dry and clear day. Overview; Photos 10; Tooth Chimney; West Ridge (Winter) No description has been contributed for this climb. I'm planning a descent of Sgurr nan Gillean's West Ridge (after ascent of Tourist Route). Nov 19, 2012 - Cuillin ridge from Sgurr nan Gillean, Skye. There is no feedback for this climb. On a clear day, the views from all peaks are breathtaking. Highly detailed line work printed on A3 Fabriano 200gsm art paper. We climbed Tooth Chimney to the left of the gendarme (adding a stranger to the end of the rope) and ascended the west ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean to its summit. Hide Search . West Ridge (Summer) M . Travel. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. They went for the classic traverse of Sgurr nan Gillean, going up the West Ridge and down the Tourist Route. Pick up some cairns and a faint path aiming south-west for Sgurr nan Gillean's summit. Start climbing again and get back onto the crest. Isle Of Skye. From Sligachan, follow the route over the Allt Dearg Beag to the highest point before the drop to Coire Riabhach. drmarten 24 Aug 2013. Abseil down to the bottom of this gash onto a ledge below, then head south-west along the ledge to gain the scree covered top of Bealach a'Bhasteir. This day was part of a Skye Cuillin Munro Course with Kirkhope Mountaineering. Further on, the route comes to a steep climb - you may be tempted by routes to the left and (less obvious) to the right. Continue up a less well defined path up boulders and scree to come out of the coire, then start veering right. The Cuillin are composed of gabbro rock which gives wonderful grip even when wet, but these mountains have narrow ridges and pointed summits which require scrambling or even rock-climbing to reach the summit. With Jamie via the West Ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean, then Am Bastier (Bad Step)and Bruach na Frithe. Cloudy and overcast. knarf: 08/06/2015: With Harrison John S and John R (SW Ridge) mproudfoot: 02/05/2015: With Mark, Steve & guide Jonah from Coire Bhasteir. grimjimm: 21/07/2014 “I live for everything outdoors and to me a bad day in the hills still beats a good day in the office.”. Up onto an airy platform of red rock, the small summit is reached by a bit more scrambling and bridging of a small awkward gap. Sgurr nan Gillean: On Sgurr nan Gillean above Knight’s Peak: On reaching the ledge we again took coils and moved together as far as the top of Sgurr nan Gillean. Oct 22, 2017 - Sgurr nan Gillean, line illustration showing the South East Ridge. This website contains route information submitted by real people like you, accounting the facts and personal tales of their experiences. After another 2km, another narrow bridge is met - don't cross the bridge, but instead keep on the path heading south-west on the west bank of the burn. The summit forms a perfect pyramid on the skyline to the left of the equally characteristic Basteir Tooth. There are three routes to the top, all difficult. This generosity enables us to publish a whole range of scrambling routes to help you enjoy the outdoors. By accessing any page on ukscrambles.com you agree that you have read, understand, and will fully comply with the following pages: Terms | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Affiliate Disclosure. Sgùrr nan Gillean is a mountain in the northern section of the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Inspire others to try a new scrambling route, become a contributor. Conditions on the route were as expected; wet and slippery in places, but the team did well and we summited in good time. Scrambling skills required. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is the Munro closest to Sligachan, and its impressive triangular profile is visible behind the Sligachan hotel, making it perhaps the most recognised peak in the Cuillin range. A guided day with Kirkhope Mountaineering descending the west ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean on the Black Cuillin, Skye. before the final scramble to Sgurr Nan Gillean. Follow the crest through ‘the window’ (hero photo opportunity!) Want a website thank ranks in Google Search. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. As it starts to level off, there is a forestry track heading off right, where parking is available by its entrance. Sgurr Nan Gillean via the SE Ridge May 8, 2018 / 0 Comments / in News , Scotland , Winter / by Ken Applegate Ken: Today saw Steve and I kick off our first Skye Munros Course that we run in conjunction with Steven Fallon Mountain Guiding. The coire is a dark moody place with a lonely lochan. Scrambling is the blurred middle line between hiking and climbing, considered by many to be far more enjoyable than either of them. Once onto this ledge, cross onto the south side of the crest and climb through a hole in the rock. A magnificent … — peter43 • Aug 5, 1982 Another alternative route of ascent or descent is the West Ridge. Descending the south east ridge was a … An abseil and airy, tricky scrambling are required to continue directly down to the Basteir Tooth and beyond. There are three routes to the top, all difficult. With the sun shining we started the walk into Pinnacle ridge, the hardest graded ridge on Sgurr nan Gillean, the most northerly munro on the Cuillin ridge. Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. This marks the crux of the ‘Tourist Route’ which in its own right is Grade 3… The easiest descent is down a right trending ramp line following good, positive holds. The climbers-only Pinnacle Ridge, the terrifying scramble of the West Ridge, and the deceptively named 'Tourist Route'. Sgurr nan Gillean sits at the termination of the jagged Black Cuillin ridge, facing across to the worn, rounded Red Cuillin. No votes so far! Be the first to rate this post. Eventually the path fades and a light scramble into the upper Coires ensues, providing great climbing on superbly rough Gabro. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. These cookies do not store any personal information. A challenging route up one of Skye’s most iconic peaks. Logged Ascents. Sgùrr nan Gillean is a mountain in the northern section of the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Skye's Black Cuillin Ridge - North Sgurr nan Gillean is the finest peak on Skye, Bruache na Frithe is the easiest, Am Bhasteir lies between them. From the car-park, cross the road and get onto a path. Once in the coire, follow the path down, picking up a burn to a grassy area at around c600m. If you have a route you could contribute. If you would like personal details annotating please message me. It is the Munro closest to Sligachan, and its impressive triangular profile is visible behind the Sligachan hotel, making it perhaps the most recognised peak in the Cuillin range. Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire, Scotland. The summit forms a perfect pyramid on the skyline to the left of the equally characteristic Basteir Tooth. The easiest way to negotiate this section is a large chimney which is about 50m left (north) of the crest and has a convenient traversing ledge running along to its base. About two-thirds of the way down, there is a particularly narrow and exposed section. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. You can get hotel accommodation at the Sligachan Hotel on Booking.com here. You can camp at the Sligachan Camping site here. Name: Sgurr nan Gillean: Hill number: 1246: Height: 966.1m / 3170ft: RHB Section: 17B: Minginish and the Cuillin Hills: County/UA: Highland (UA) Island: Skye To get to Bruach na Frithe from Bealach na Lice, follow the worn path around Fionn Choire to the gap between Sgurr a'Fionn Choire and Bruach na Frithe, then continue along Bruach na Frithe's east ridge with no difficulties. West Coast Mountain Guides: Sgurr Nan Gillean via Pinnacle ridge and Black Knight - See 419 traveler reviews, 340 candid photos, and great deals for Fort William, UK, at Tripadvisor. Looking west from Sgurr nan Gillean's summit, the route down in not particularly obvious. Trotternish Ridge A long ridge following a spine made up of cliff-edges, hills and weird rock formations. Head north-east off the path, climbing slightly to Meall Odhar, a minor flat top to the north of Sgurr a'Bhasteir. The summit is perhaps one of the finest on Skye (and therefore the UK) and is well worth a picnic and a wee dram! Sgurr nan Gillean sits at the termination of the jagged Black Cuillin ridge, facing across to the worn, rounded Red Cuillin. The route leads from the summit down to a bealach separating Sgùrr nan Gillean from Am Basteir. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Once you are on the ridge it's a constant scframble to the top withtwo real "difficulties": some steep slabs in the middle ofthe ridge requiring care and balance to ascend and some very stee… As you start facing south-west, the path climbs more steeply by a trickle of water, which can occasionally only be heard beneath the rocks. Climb the chimney over a few chockstones to a ledge situated amongst some pinnacles (exposed). Follow a path up the screes to Bealach a'Bhasteir. Feedback Always Hide βeta. Follow a crack leftwards from here over a small wall before regaining the ridge crest. When the easier terrain has been passed, keep slightly to the left of the crest on a worn path. The official grade is UK Moderate, with hands on scrambling required. After another 2km, another narrow bridge is met, use this to cross the Allt Dearg Beag, then head up the recently repaired path towards Coire Riabhach. The summit is perhaps one of the finest on Skye (and therefore the UK) and is well worth a … In … Look slightly right and you'll see how to continue to the ledge below. This is a great mountain day, taking in some short pitches of climbing, a brilliant exposed knife edge and an abseil. This topic has been archived, and won't accept reply postings. For the visitor, perhaps the most photogenic, its fairy-like striking shape, from the road, is a common postcard. The Basteir Tooth can be bagged from here - head down a few metres into Lotta Coire to near the bottom of the screes, then look for a narrow ledge sloping up to the Tooth's summit. Aim north-east to drop onto grassy ground and pick up the Coire Bhasteir path to follow back to Sligachan. . With the sun shining we started the walk into Pinnacle ridge, the hardest graded ridge on Sgurr nan Gillean, the most northerly munro on the Cuillin ridge. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. With a height of 966.1 metres (3,169 feet 7 inches), it is one of eleven Munros in the Cuillin ridge. Travel Destinations. The heathery ground is replaced by gravel and as Coire a'Bhasteir is approached, this becomes steep and rocky, though no difficulties are encountered to reach the coire. 3 – (NG 46844 25223) This is where the fun begins. On this road, just behind the hotel there is a long layby with ample parking for several cars. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. The best guidebook for this route is found in the SMC Skye Scrambles Book, which is available via Amazon on Paperback here. It's not as bad as it looks - just descend facing the rock, feeling for the holds and drop directly to safe ground. Head back to the gap between Sgurr a'Fionn Choire and Bruach na Frithe, then drop into Fionn Choire using the worn path through the sections of scree. The West Ridge with the 'Gendarme' and Basteir, Sgurr nan Gillean, Skye accession number: PGP 314.14 artists: Ashley Perry Abraham English George Dixon Abraham English. We are sorry that this post was not useful for you! The route starts from the Sligachan Hotel Pub (maps link) on the A863 between Broadford and Portree. If there is no room, then there is no objection to parking in the hotel car-park. It forms the remains of a … It forms the remains of a … Matt was out with Rich, Tom and James today. Sgurr nan Gillean is commonly regarded as the finest of the Skye Cuillin. 4 – (NG 47156 25305) Follow the south east ridge downwards over blocky ledges to the top of a large wall. Sam regularly publishes route blogs on his website Wainright Climbing here. Eric. In … Return by the same route, or head down into Fionn Choire and follow a path down the coire to meet up with the path back to Glenbrittle. With a height of 966.1m, it is one of eleven Munros in the Cuillin ridge. Europe Destinations. With a height of 966.1 metres (3,169 feet 7 inches), it is one of eleven Munros in the Cuillin ridge. Help make our records better. Down the tourist route to Sligachan. The guys did well getting to the summit and down the tricky abseil. Bruach na Frithe is reckoned to be the easiest Munro peak on Skye when approached from the 'Fairy Pools' in Glenbrittle via a straightforward route. These preferences will be saved and used for any crag page you visit, and can be changed at any point by clicking the button again. On the opposite side of the road, a Right-of-way sign marks the way to Sligachan via a fine footpath. The rocky slopes of Sgurr nan Gillean were now lit up in stunning shades of yellow as the sun cast its final glow on it, a fitting end to a fantastic day. The route is obvious at first, more or less sticking to the centre of the crest. The ground steepens and occasional easy scrambling is needed to progress over the first two pinnacles. Further on, some easy scrambling is encountered as you keep to the ridge and eventually reach the trig point. The approach could be the longest part of the day depending onhow good a scrambler you are/how busy the summit is. Sgurr nan Gillean is one of the most northerly peaks on the Black Cuillin Ridge, and one of the finest with its sharply pointed summit. Cuillin ridge from Sgurr nan Gillean, Skye. Follow a crack leftwards from here over a small wall before regaining the ridge crest. There will be a small extra charge and details such as date ascended, companions, route, variations Stunning views of the southern Cuillin abruptly open up, but concentrate on your feet ! These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. It looks a long way to the top of Sgurr Nan Gillean from here. Simon, Catherine and I had an excellent day on Pinnacle Ridge on Sgurr nan Gillean today. Sgurr nan Gillean is perhaps the most famous of the Cuillin peaks - a popular route with a difficult scramble to the summit and fantastic views at all times. The path crosses the Allt Dearg Mor via a narrow wooden bridge, then heads up towards the Bhasteir Gorge. Walk down the ridge for 500m before turning left (north) into Coire Riabhach. It is the Munro closest to Sligachan, and its impressive triangular profile is visible behind the Sligachan hotel, making it perhaps the most recognised peak in the Cuillin range. From this gully, clamber with care down slightly, then scramble up Knight's Peak (recently demoted from being a Munro top, after surveys put it under 3,000feet). When the easier terrain has been passed, keep slightly to the left of the crest on a worn path. Follow this path for nearly 3km to its highest point just before a lochan, then turn south-south-east uphill. Terrain. Sgurr a'Fionn Choire is a fine viewpoint and is worth a detour - just head more or less directly for it, some easy scrambling on the way. With dry rock and very grippy gabbro we made good progress over the 1st 2 pinnacles climbing up some good short pitches. Some authors remark on scrambling difficulties on the tourist route where it ascends the final few yards of the SE ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean. Am Basteir's airy summit is just a short walk up some solid rock and stones. gallery: Scottish National Portrait Gallery object type: Photograph. 1 – (NG 48542 29803) Follow a path that follows the river opposite the hotel out over the moor to a bridge. Donald Bennett, in the introduction of the well-known SMC book "The Munros", makes an allusion to it as the most beautiful Munro. materials: Silver gelatine print. Start climbing again and get back onto the crest. Home » Mountain routes » Munros » Islands » North Cuillin, On Sgurr nan Gillean's 'tourist route' with Blaven beyond, Climbing thru the hole at the top of the Gillean's West Ridge, Abseiling down Tooth Chimney from Gillean's West Ridge, Going up Am Basteir with Gillean and Knight's Peak behind, Am Basteir, Sgurr a'Fionn Choire and Bruach na Frithe, Negotiating the Bad Step on Am Basteir's east ridge, Looking down the south Cuillin from Bruach na Frithe, Abseiling the 3rd pinnacle on Pinnacle Ridge, Heading to Bruach na Frithe from Glenbrittle, The Red Cuillin - Glamaig, Beinn Dearg Mhor and Marsco, Scottish Avalance Information Service - Torridon, Privacy policy, disclaimer and terms of use. Nov 19, 2012 - Cuillin ridge from Sgurr nan Gillean, Skye. / Sgurr nan Gillean - West Ridge: New Topic Reply to Topic. The route to the ridge can be difficult to follow in mist. They went for the classic traverse of Sgurr nan Gillean, going up the West Ridge and down the Tourist Route. We then followed the remainder of the West ridge … Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This is the crux of the ridge and most people will opt to rope up! The path crosses the Allt Dearg Mor via a narrow wooden bridge, then heads up towards the Bhasteir Gorge. A few drops of rain on Bruach na Frithe with more rain on the way down from Sgurr nan Gillean with thunder." Cross the bridge and continue along the path for ~2 km before a fork is reached at another bridge. With a wet and windy start to the day and with plenty of snow still lingering, we opted for the more sheltered and snow free SE Ridge (AKA The Tourist Route) up and down Sgurr Nan Gillean. The climbers-only Pinnacle Ridge, the terrifying scramble of the West Ridge, and the deceptively named 'Tourist Route'. At Sligachan on the A87, the A863 heads west towards Carbost. Descriptive titles. Called "Tooth Chimney", this 50m drop quite often has a sling or two in place at its top left by previous climbers. However, it is easier and quicker to return along Am Basteir's east ridge to Bealach a'Bhasteir, then drop on scree towards Choire a'Bhasteir and turn west to climb up an obvious path up more scree around the base of Am Basteir's north face to reach the top of Bealach na Lice. Sgurr nan Gillean. Scrambling becomes more sustained to reach the third pinnacle, from where an abseil through a hole in the rock is required to attain a small gully below. Both are feasable, but if conditions are dry and windless, I find it simplier and more enjoyable to keep to the crest. Turn left and the route down becomes clear and straightforward for a fair bit of descent. 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