Walking Britain Sgurr a'Ghreadaidh and Sgurr na Banachdich
Introduction to Walk 3216
County/Area - Highland
Author - Tony Maries
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km
Ascent - 3800 feet / 1152 metres
Time - 6 hours 30 minutes
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 Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh and Sgurr na Banachdich. Do not attempt this route if inexperienced.
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Travel restrictions for exercise in Wales and Scotland will be lifted in early July.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 411 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 411 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 32 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 32 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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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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