Sgùrr na Banachdich from Glenbrittle
One of the more straightforward Cuillin Munros, up Coir' an Eich from Glenbrittle.
- Distance
- 10.3 km
- Ascent
- 1080 m
- Time
- 4–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 966 m
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About this walk
Sgùrr na Banachdich from Glenbrittle is a hard 10.3 km out-and-back walk with 1,080 m of ascent, taking 4 to 6 hours. It starts at Glenbrittle youth hostel (grid reference NG 409 225). It climbs Sgurr na Banachdich (966 m), a Munro.
Sgùrr na Banachdich is one of the easier Munros on the main ridge, though still rough and steep. From the Glenbrittle youth hostel, the route climbs into Coir' an Eich and up steep scree and rock to the ridge.
A short, easy scramble leads to the summit, with dizzying views down into Coire na Banachdich. Return the same way. The Cuillin are made of gabbro and basalt, and compasses are unreliable on them. In mist, routes are very hard to find. Many people climb the Cuillin Munros with a guide.
Route
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1
Coir' an Eich
Follow the path from the youth hostel into Coir' an Eich.
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2
The summit
Climb the scree and rock to the ridge and scramble to the top. Return the same way.
Summit
966 m
On the way
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Eas MòrWaterfall · 100 m from the route
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sgùrr na Banachdich from Glenbrittle take?
- Most walkers take 4–6 hours for the 10.3 km route, which has 1,080 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glenbrittle youth hostel (grid reference NG 409 225). Parking near the youth hostel in Glen Brittle.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Path into the corrie; steep scree and rock; easy scrambling near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Inaccessible Pinnacle (Sgurr Dearg) (986 m, Munro); Sgurr na Banachdich (966 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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