Walk 3216 - Sgùrr a’Ghreadaidh and Sgùrr na Banachdich - Highland

Walk 3216 - Sgùrr a’Ghreadaidh and Sgùrr na Banachdich

County/Area	Highland
Author	Tony Maries
Length	5.5 miles / 8.9 km
Ascent	3800 feet / 1152 metres
Grade	very hard

This is a challenging Cuillin ridge walk on the Isle of Skye. With two Munro summits, it involves a considerable amount of scrambling, and, on a fine day, stunning views in all directions. The Munros are Sgùrr a’Ghreadaidh and Sgùrr na Banachdich. Do not attempt this route if inexperienced.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

	OS Explorer	Sheet 411
	OS Landranger	Sheet 32

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.

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