Graham · Skye & The Small Isles
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The big rounded pyramid that closes the head of Glen Sligachan, sitting between the Black and Red Cuillin. A brilliant solo Graham day from the Sligachan Hotel.
Quick facts
- Height
- 736m/ 2415ft
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 800 m
- Time
- 6 hrs
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- Grid ref
- NG507251
- Parking
- IV47 8SW
- Nearest city
- Portree
Standard route
Long path walk from Sligachan into Glen Sligachan, then a steep direct ascent up the west flank. Pathless on the upper slopes but navigation is straightforward in clear weather.
Terrain
Boggy approach on the Glen Sligachan path. Steep, scree-strewn upper slopes. No scrambling.
In winter
Skye winter weather is brutal — Atlantic gales and driving sleet rather than alpine cold.
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 20m
- Edinburgh5h 20m
OS maps: OS Explorer 411