Cuillin Ridge

Day 1: Meet your guide and fellow climbers in the morning at Glen Brittle Campsite. After a quick briefing and gear check, you’ll set off for the start of the traverse, tackling the first section of the route. The day’s challenge includes climbing Sgurr nan Eag, Sgurr Dubh Mor, and Sgurr Alasdair, three of the highest peaks on the ridge. The terrain is rocky and challenging, with some exposed ridges and steep climbs. You’ll stop for lunch and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The day’s hike will take around 8-10 hours, and you’ll spend the night ion the ridge and hopefully wake up to glorious sunshine and inversions (no guarantee it is Scotland after all!).

Day 2: After a hearty breakfast, you’ll set off for the second day of the traverse. The route today includes tackling the infamous Inaccessible Pinnacle, the only Munro that requires technical rock climbing skills to reach the summit. You’ll be roped up and guided by your expert guide as you navigate the tricky terrain. After reaching the summit, you’ll continue along the ridge, climbing several more peaks, including Sgurr Mhic Choinnich and Sgurr na Banachdich. You’ll stop for lunch and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The day’s hike will take around 8-10 hours, and you’ll spend the night on the ridge again.

Day 3: On the final day of the traverse, you’ll tackle the last few peaks on the ridge, including Sgurr a’Ghreadaidh and Sgurr a’Mhadaidh. The terrain is rocky and challenging, with some steep scrambles and exposed ridges. You’ll stop for lunch and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The traverse ends at the foot of Sgurr na h-Uamha, where you’ll descend down the scree slope to Glen Brittle. The day’s hike will take around 8-10 hours. Once back at Glen Brittle, you’ll say goodbye to your guide and fellow climbers, reflecting on an unforgettable adventure on one of Scotland’s most challenging and beautiful mountain ranges.

Overall, a three-day guided traverse of the Cuillin Ridge is a challenging but rewarding experience that will test your physical and mental endurance while allowing you to experience the stunning beauty of the Scottish Highlands. With expert guidance and support, you’ll safely navigate the technical terrain and create memories that will last a lifetime.

We pride ourselves on providing as much kit as possible for you.  However, the list below is what we recommend you should bring to your Cuillin Traverse Guided Ascent:

• Travel insurance. (We are insured for all our trips, but we recommend everyone has their own travel insurance as well.)
• Transportation to the venue. (We may be able to help with this though – if you need transportation please drop us an enquiry and we can see what we can do to help.)

TECHNICAL KIT (all of this can be provided or you can bring your own if you prefer)

• Harness
• Helmet
• 120cm Sling + Carabiner
• Belay Device + HMS Carabiner
• PERSONAL CLOTHING/KIT
• Walking boots or Approach Shoes
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers
• Warm hat
• Gloves– minimum 2 pairs
• Spare warm layer

OTHER KIT

• Food and water – We’ll need the carrying capacity for 4 litres per person. You’ll need 2 lunches, Dinner and Breakfasts. Dehydrated food works best for weight.
• Rucksack – 35-40 litres- recommended.
• Rucksack liner/Drybags
• Sun screen, sun glasses
• Small Personal First Aid Kit
• Head Torch

For the Bivvy

• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Mat
• Waterproof Bivvy Bag
• Stove & gas (for dinner – our you can be canny and precook food meaning you don’t need to take a stove and gas)
• Mug
• Spoon
• Midge Net (May onwards)

Here at Highland Outdoor Adventures, we pride ourselves on providing as much as we can but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you do prefer. The list below is what we provide you with on the day.

• All instruction.
• All first aid and safety equipment.
• Photographs of the day provided for you at no extra cost! If the weather is good we will have a DSLR professional camera and maybe even a drone, so we can take photos and videos of your adventure and you can look back at the day for years to come. If the weather is less favourable we will bring a GoPro (as it is waterproof) so we will still be able to take photos for you.
• Fully certified instructors who are members of AMI so you can rest assured they are recognised as amongst the best in the world.
• Harness.
• Helmets.
• Ropes.
• All technical equipment