Three days on the Skye Cuillin tackling the more difficult peaks

Skill level
Very challenging - Previous experience on challenging walks essential
Grade 2

If you have any specific peaks you wish to climb, please contact us before booking to ensure we can accommodate your needs.

Famed for its scrambling and climbing, Skye's Cuillin Ridge has been a magnet for climbers for over 100 years.

The mountains here are some of the most challenging in the UK. With significant scrambling and exposure involved on most peaks, this trip is for those who really want to push their limits. You will need to have a good level of fitness for these walks as well as a head for heights and exposure.

With several guides on hand and a ratio of 1 guide to two clients, we will tackle some of the iconic peaks of the Cuillin and depending on the weather and the group experience, will look at Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Basteir, Sgurr Mhic Choinnich, Sgurr nan Eag and Sgurr Dubh Mor as well as other peaks of the Black Cuillin.

We will also include an option for clients to ascend the Inaccessible Pinnacle, affectionately known as the 'Inn Pinn', the only Munro that needs to be climbed. Again, depending on the weather, clients will be able to tackle this infamous peak with a climbing instructor for a small additional fee, paid in advance. The Instructor will provide helmets and harnesses for the short climb.

Choice of accommodation is yours. Sligachan offer a Hotel, with a bar and large restaurant open to walkers, a bunkhouse and self catering lodges. An alternative campsite in Broadford is Camping Skye.

We will meet at 0830 in the car park outside the Sligachan Hotel on each morning to begin the walk unless otherwise agreed. If the weather means group safety on the Cuillin will be compromised, alternative walks will be arranged on Skye.

Ideally we would organise car share in advance to minimise our environmental impact. Sligachan is on the main City Link bus route from both Edinburgh and Glasgow and is a direct service.

Cost is only £350 per person. It's highly recommended that you check your chosen accommodation on the Island first and please book early to avoid disappointment, this event is by far our most popular weekend trip.

If you'd like to book with a friend then please get in touch upon booking to let us know so that we can assign you the same guide for the trip.

Duration
3 days
Distance
45 km over three days
Group size
2 per guide
Start time
0830
Start location
Outside Seumas' Bar, Sligachan Hotel, Sligachan, Skye IV47 8SW