Skye Mountain Guides is a mountain guiding company based at the foot of the Black Cuillin mountains on the Isle of Skye.. We offer a variety of days out, or courses, for those groups or individuals who want professional private guiding or those who want to adapt to more difficult terrain on the Cuillin Ridge. Day 3 Sgurr a Mhadaidh, Sgurr a’ Ghreadaidh and Sgurr na Banachdaich (6.5 hours) Day 4 Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Basteir and Bruch na Frithe (8 hours) The course is physically hard work and the mountain will always dictate what is safe but our guides have an intimate knowledge of the peaks that strongly enhances chances of success. Welcome. Take path SW along horizontal ledge round to W ridge – easy – or continue S up rest of Pinnacle ridge. Donald Bennett, in the introduction of the well-known SMC book "The Munros", makes an allusion to it as the most beautiful Munro. Once more Skye provided great adventures and great memories. Includes the peaks of Sgurr Alasdair, Sgurr Dearg - The Inaccessible Pinnacle (Inn Pinn), Sgurr Dubh Mor, Sgurr nan Eag, Sgurr Mhic Choinnich, Sgurr na Banachdich, Sgurr a'Ghreadaidh and Sgurr a'Mhadaidh from Glenbrittle and Sligachan. (Geo-caching is a form of treasure hunting where people hide markers and then put the long/lat coordinates on the Internet for others to find the marker). 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. Skye Basecamp is in the heart of  Broadford & will be home to our guides over the summer months. Once we reached the summit of Sgurr Nan Gillean, the winds made themselves known, and gave us a short and blustery descent of the SE Ridge… Sgùrr nan Gillean is one of the most famous peaks of the Cuillin ridge, on the Scottish Isle of Skye. The subject of innumerous photographs from Sligachan’s stone bridge, reaching its table-top tiny summit (one of the UK’s finest) requires at least Grade 2 scrambling, and potentially a rope for the more nervous summiter. Our early start was rewarded with dry rock all the way to the summit of Sgurr nan Gillean. A Sgùrr nan Gillean a skóciai Skye szigetén található csúcs. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. E:[email protected], Scottish Enquiries: An Ruadh Stac and Maol Chean Dearg. Accommodation should be your first priority before arranging guided days. 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! There are some glimmers of hope late next week as it looks like an area of high pressure may move in-fingers crossed! Our booking process will include suggestions on good practices during your visit. T: +44 (0)1397 532022 Help-Crag Map. The summit is perhaps one of the finest on Skye (and therefore the UK) and is well worth a … The thing I particularly enjoy about Pinnacle Ridge is the huge […] Ticklists. Copyright © 2021 | West Coast Mountain Guides | All Rights Reserved |, Cuillin Ridge Traverse success yesterday and a wet day today, Association of Mountaineering Instructors, British Association of International Mountain Leaders. Though rope is a sensible option for the moderate climb up Sgùrr nan Gillean. Ken holds the UK's highest instructional award, the Mountaineering Instructor Certificate (MIC). Tirga Mor and Oreval (Harris) Meall an Fhudair. Emmanuelle, Gayle, Andy, John and I completed; Pinnacle Ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Bastier, the Bhastier Tooth, Sgurr Sgumain, Sgurr Alasdair, the Cioch and the traverse of Sgurr a’ Mhadaidh. Simon, Catherine and I had an excellent day on Pinnacle Ridge on Sgurr nan Gillean today. 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. Ascending into Coire a Bhasteir, with Sgurr nan Gillean’s Pinnacle Ridge on the left. The first is broken and straightforward, the next two pinnacles are impressive and the final peak or Knights Peak overlooks a col with scree running down into a gully. — peter43 • Aug 5, 1982 Sgurr nan Gillean is probably the finest peak on the Cuillin, due to its shape, location and rock formation. We had a bite to eat on the summit, before descending the West Ridge, which in itself is no pushover, rounding off a full day of mountaineering and probably one of the best single day outings in the UK. Sgurr nan Gillean is 964 metres high. Follow a crack leftwards from here over a small wall before regaining the ridge crest. Had I known him better, I would have known perfectly well what that grin meant: that there was no such thing as an easy route on Sgurr nan Gillean… Isle of Skye, IV49 9AN. Scotland and Skye have, touch wood, contained the virus and the focus is very much on keeping it this way. Sgurr nan Gillean is at the north end of the Cuillin ridge and is usually seen across the moor from Sligachan Hotel. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Our early start was rewarded with dry rock all the way to the summit of Sgurr nan Gillean. Nigel, Alec and Norrie completed; Blaven, Bruach na Frithe and Sgurr na Banachdich. Required fields are marked *, Privacy Policy Patrick and I set off at 7am to beat the forecast rain today. 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. Matt’s Report. Munro-bagging routes on the southern Skye Black Cuillins Ridge. We have two self catering cottages in the small village of Luib 7 miles north of Broadford and all rooms at our bunkhouse, Skye Basecamp, will have either en suite facilities or a private bathroom allocated to your room and the self catering kitchen will be operational. Sgurr nan Gillean is a summit in the Skye region or range in Scotland. Pinnacle Ridge. tourist route, for dad to see the tricky bit. We also stopped on the way back to find a geo-cache; I felt quite triumphant when I found the canister! We then followed the remainder of the West ridge … 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. Sgurr nan Gillean. He has been instructing and guiding since 2007, both in the UK and further afield. Pinnacle Ridge. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. With a height of 966.1m, it is one of eleven Munros in the Cuillin ridge. A small amount of snow preceded the rain and by the time we left the top of Am Basteir it was raining heavily. Overview; Photos 2; Southeast Ridge (Winter) Pinnacle Ridge (Winter) No description has been contributed for this climb. Cookie Policy A Fekete-Cuillin hegyvonulatának legészakabbi tagja, az egyik legjellegzetesebb tájelem Sligachan felől nézve, illetve az első csúcs a hegységben, amelyet hivatalosan meghódítottak. 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. Our priority is very much to safeguard the health of our guests, staff and the local population of Skye. Start of the ascent of Sgurr nan Gillean: arrival at the lip of Coire Riabach. The final tower leads to Sgurr nan Gillean. Some flexibility is necessary, heading for lower or shorter options such as Sgurr nan Fheadain or Clach Glas or heading out earlier or later to take advantage of the better weather windows. A few drops of rain on Bruach na Frithe with more rain on the way down from Sgurr nan Gillean with thunder." He is a member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors and the British Association of International Mountain Leaders. Pinnacle Ridge up to Sgurr nan Gillean (a classic in its own right) A day on the ridge over Sgurr a Mhadaigh and Bidein Druim nan Ramh, (the harder section). Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Today, however, we continued passed the base of Pinnacle Ridge, climbing quite steeply up a scree-covered path on the southern enclosing wall. Down the tourist route to Sligachan. Adding too many columns to a small device may require horizontal scrolling Patrick and I set off at 7am to beat the forecast rain today. Descending the south east ridge was a … He grinned back at me but said nothing. Follow the crest through ‘the window’ (hero photo opportunity!) Suilven. E: https://1x0o8332wv0f2f2d7y2w4ts8-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pinnacle-Ridge-Sgurr-nan-Gillean.jpg, https://1x0o8332wv0f2f2d7y2w4ts8-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/logo_wcmg.png. It is actually a rock climb that needs a climber to have a rope and harness and be skilled of abseiling, unless the third pinnacle is omitted by bypassing on the east side. Your email address will not be published. The ridge becomes ever steeper and narrower, until just before the summit gullies on either side almost meet and you step across this hiatus with 'blinkers on' (or crawl if the wind is strong!). The scramble to the top via the East Ridge (I realise title is wrong on the video!) before the final scramble to Sgurr Nan Gillean. Sgurr nan Gillean via Pinnacle Ridge (Skye) Foinaven Traverse. In Pin and Sgurr na Banachdich (Skye) Sgurr Dubh Mor and Sgurr nan Eag (Skye) Meall Ghaordaidh. Even with the Black Cuillin’s wealth of viciously angular peaks, Sgurr nan Gillean (left) stands out. Your email address will not be published. Accommodation providers are encouraging longer stays in single venues to minimise chances of the virus spreading. Sgùrr nan Gillean is a mountain in the northern section of the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. He is sponsored by Lowe Alpine packs and Kayland footwear. Hide Search . The route enters and crosses the upper part of the Coire to gain the east face below the pinnacle ridge, which is directly in line with the summit in this view. Beinn an Tuim and Streap. On a slightly different note the weather has been pretty dire for the last two and a half weeks now but it has been possible to get out in the hills almost every day. Skye Guides is taking bookings for guiding in December (Tier 1 only)  & deposits for bookings in 2021. One of the more interesting ways up Sgurr nan Gillean on a beautiful, but windy day on Skye (read no midgies!!) For the visitor, perhaps the most photogenic, its fairy-like striking shape, from the road, is a common postcard. A small amount of snow preceded the rain and by the time we left the top of Am Basteir it was raining heavily. Sgurr nan Gillean. The summit forms a perfect pyramid on the skyline to the left of the equally characteristic Basteir Tooth. The Pinnacle Ridge on Sgurr nan Gillean - a magnificent route that we climbed in 2004 - photo taken June 2011. Patrick climbing the lovely basalt chimney on the 1st Pinnacle, The red granite of Ruadh Stac standing out against the black gabbro of Bla Bheinn and Clach Glas, p: (00) +44 (0)1471 822 116 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. Pinnacle Ridge on Sgurr nan Gillean - Knight's Peak - geograph.org.uk - 812360.jpg 640 × 480; 128 KB Pinnacle ridge&gillean2.jpg 388 × 235; 31 KB Pinnacle Ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean - geograph.org.uk - 1777324.jpg 640 × 512; 101 KB The situation is subject to changes in advice by the Scottish government and we are offering a full refund or an opportunity to postpone if your booking is affected by Covid – 19. M: +44 (0)7799 863068. Booking Terms and Conditions, West Coast Mountain Guides Cuillin Ridge w Bruno Yates: Martin Barratt: 23/05/2012: Epic day up pinnacle ridge - wedding cake on top! jvrussell8: 21/05/2012: squrr nan gillean, am basteir and bruach na frith, from the hotel. robertphillips: 11/05/2012 This summit along with Am Basteir, which looks like a face from Sligachan, require skillful scrambling to ascend and a good head for heights to cope with some airy exposure on some ledges. West Coast Mountain Guides Ltd. is here to help anyone interested in visiting mountain regions do so with both confidence and enjoyment. Pinnacle Ridge (Summer) D . You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Or Curved Ridge in Glen Coe day 1 and Ben Nevis via Tower Ridge on day 2. Pinnacle Ridge has four pinnacles rising up from Coire a’Bhastier. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. m: (00) +44 (0)7769 221 500, Skye Guides, 3 Luib, Conachair and Oiseabhal (St. Kilda) MacGillicuddy Reeks circuit All the walking routes up Sgurr nan Gillean He also holds the Mountaineering Instructor Award (MIA), Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) and International Mountain Leader (IML). We followed the ledge that skirts Sgurr nan Gillean joining the West ridge above its chimneys. 27/05/11. 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. The other different route is the north ridge, recognized as Pinnacle Ridge. "Will inspire countless summer and winter adventures…". Please contact us directly by e-mail to mike@skyeguides.co.uk to discuss your situation. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Want only a few days or peaks? It is important that a good level of trust is built between visitors and locals. Trail 100 - Sgurr nan Gillean South East Ridge is an expert Hiking Tour: 12.4 km and takes 06:01 h. View this route or plan your own! Pinnacle Ridge is well sheltered from the prevailing South westerly winds, so we’re were able to enjoy the dry rock in relatively calm conditions. The route is sustained through-out and finishes right at the summit of Sgurr nan Gillean. Simon, Catherine and I had an excellent day on Pinnacle Ridge on Sgurr nan Gillean today. 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. 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