Graham · Skye & The Small Isles
Beinn na Caillich (Red Cuillin)
The most prominent Red Cuillin from the Broadford side — a rounded scree dome with a Bronze Age cairn on top. Steep, loose and deeply unloved by everyone who's ever climbed it, but the view across to the Black Cuillin is exceptional.
Quick facts
- Height
- 732m/ 2402ft
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 720 m
- Time
- 4 hrs
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- Grid ref
- NG601233
- Parking
- IV49 9AB
- Nearest city
- Portree
Standard route
Direct ascent from Coire-chat-achan above Broadford. Brutally steep loose scree. Faster going down than up.
Terrain
Scree, scree, more scree. Trekking poles essential. Walking boots, not approach shoes.
In winter
Snow gives a more pleasant climb than dry scree, oddly. Crampons help on the upper slopes.
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 50m
- Edinburgh5h 50m
OS maps: OS Explorer 412