Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe from Glen Shiel forest car park
A 1027 m Munro in Kintail & Glen Affric, climbed from Glen Shiel forest car park.
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 1200 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1027 m
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About this walk
Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe from Glen Shiel forest car park is a hard 9.6 km out-and-back walk with 1,200 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Glen Shiel forest car park (grid reference NH 005 136). It climbs Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe (1,027 m), a Munro.
Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe rises to 1,027 m in Kintail & Glen Affric, 1 km south-east of Sgurr na Carnach, high enough to be a Munro.
This route starts from Glen Shiel forest car park and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top.
Route
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1
The approach
From Glen Shiel forest car park, follow the path and tracks towards Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe.
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Return
Return the same way.
Summit
1027 m
Other routes up Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe
Questions about this walk
- How long does Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe from Glen Shiel forest car park take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 9.6 km route, which has 1,200 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 Glen Shiel forest car park (grid reference NH 005 136). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- 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. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe (1027 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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