The South Glen Shiel Ridge
Seven Munros in a day along one long ridge above Glen Shiel, from the Cluanie Inn to the foot of the glen.
- Distance
- 24.3 km
- Ascent
- 1750 m
- Time
- 8.5–11.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 1020 m
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About this walk
The South Glen Shiel Ridge is a hard 24.3 km linear walk with 1,750 m of ascent, taking 8.5 to 11.5 hours. It starts at Cluanie Inn, A87 (grid reference NH 076 117). It climbs 7 listed hills, the highest Aonach air Chrith at 1,020 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
This is one of the great Munro-bagging days: seven summits along a single ridge that rarely drops below 850 m. From the Cluanie Inn, an old military road leads to the start of the climb to Creag a' Mhàim.
The ridge then runs west over Druim Shionnach, Aonach air Chrith, Maol Chinn-dearg, Sgùrr an Doire Leathain, Sgùrr an Lochain and Creag nan Damh before dropping to Glen Shiel. It's a one-way route: leave a second car, use the Citylink coach, or plan to hitch back.
Route
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1
Creag a' Mhàim
Follow the old military road south from the Cluanie Inn and climb to Creag a' Mhàim.
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2
The ridge
Follow the ridge west over Druim Shionnach, Aonach air Chrith and Maol Chinn-dearg.
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3
Sgùrr an Doire Leathain to Creag nan Damh
Continue over Sgùrr an Doire Leathain, Sgùrr an Lochain and Creag nan Damh.
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4
Down to Glen Shiel
Descend steeply to the A87 in Glen Shiel.
Summits
946 m
985 m
1020 m
980 m
1010 m
1004 m
917 m
Other routes up these hills
- Creag nan Damh from Cluanie Inn 7.3 km · 680 m
- Maol Chinn-dearg from A87 lay-by 8.4 km · 770 m
- Sgurr an Lochain from Cluanie Inn 12.4 km · 1220 m
- Sgurr an Doire Leathain from Cluanie Inn 15 km · 1410 m
- Creag a' Mhaim from Cluanie Inn 16 km · 780 m
- Druim Shionnach from Cluanie Inn 19.2 km · 960 m
- Aonach air Chrith from Cluanie Inn 24.2 km · 2200 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does The South Glen Shiel Ridge take?
- Most walkers take 8.5–11.5 hours for the 24.3 km route, which has 1,750 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 Cluanie Inn, A87 (grid reference NH 076 117). Parking near the Cluanie Inn. The route finishes about 11 km down Glen Shiel.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Citylink coaches between Glasgow, Inverness and Skye stop on request; check times and book ahead. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Old road, then a good ridge path; narrow and rocky in places; steep descent.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Aonach air Chrith (1020 m, Munro); Sgurr an Doire Leathain (1010 m, Munro); Sgurr an Lochain (1004 m, Munro); Druim Shionnach (985 m, Munro); Maol Chinn-dearg (980 m, Munro); Creag a' Mhaim (946 m, Munro); Creag nan Damh (917 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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