The Saddle and Sgùrr na Sgìne
One of the finest mountains in the west, above Glen Shiel, with its neighbour Sgùrr na Sgìne.
- Distance
- 12.7 km
- Ascent
- 1610 m
- Time
- 5.5–8 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1012 m
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About this walk
The Saddle and Sgùrr na Sgìne is a hard 12.7 km circular walk with 1,610 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 8 hours. It starts at Glen Shiel, A87 (grid reference NG 966 124). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest The Saddle at 1,012 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
The Saddle is one of the best-loved mountains in Scotland. Its classic ascent is the Forcan Ridge, a narrow, exposed scramble; this route follows the mapped paths, and the walkers' line avoids the hardest scrambling.
From the summit, the route crosses to Sgùrr na Sgìne and returns to Glen Shiel.
Route
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1
The stalkers' path
Climb the path from Glen Shiel towards Meallan Odhar.
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2
The Saddle
Follow the ridge to the Saddle's summit (or take the Forcan Ridge if you're a confident scrambler).
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3
Sgùrr na Sgìne
Cross to Sgùrr na Sgìne and descend back to Glen Shiel.
Summits
1012 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Saddle and Sgùrr na Sgìne take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–8 hours for the 12.7 km route, which has 1,610 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, A87 (grid reference NG 966 124). Lay-by parking on the A87 near the start of the stalkers' path.
- 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. Good stalkers' path; steep, rocky ridges; the Forcan Ridge (optional) is a grade 2/3 scramble.
- Which hills does it climb?
- The Saddle (1012 m, Munro); Sgurr na Sgine (946 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- It isn't recommended for dogs. 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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