Cuillin Ridge Traverse
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The Black Cuillin of Skye offer a unique experience of scrambling and climbing. A guided traverse of the entire ridge comprises 10km of continuous scrambling along the very exposed ridge, with rock climbing sections of up to grade 'Very Difficult' and many abseils. The famous Inaccessible Pinnacle is a key part of the full traverse.
The whole expedition along the ridge normally takes two days with an overnight bivouac. This means carrying a sleeping bag, spare clothes and waterproofs and sufficient food and water (2 litres), so be prepared for two very long tiring days carrying about 10kg in your rucksack. Only very fit people will complete the traverse in two days! Taking three days or more on Skye increases the chances of success dramatically by allowing us to choose the two days with best weather for the traverse. If you want to tick off all the Munro's but don't fancy doing a whole ridge traverse, take a look at our Cuillin Munro Bagging page. We can run guided traverses of the Cuillin Ridge on any days of the week so get in touch to check our availability and make a booking. |
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We will only guide the full ridge traverse with a maximum of 2 clients per guide. A ridge traverse requires two dry days, so we recommend booking three days. In this way, the best two days can be taken for the traverse. The third day can be used for a warm up and training day, traversing Clach Glas and Blabheinn (the Munro on Skye that is not in the main Cuillin Ridge) or climbing elsewhere on the ridge.
Having three days with your guide allows for a bit of flexibility to choose the best two days of weather for your traverse attempt. Four or even five days gives you even more chance of a good weather window for the traverse.
Three days: 1 person £900 | 2 people £1000
Four days: 1 person £1175 | 2 people £1300
Five days: 1 person £1450 | 2 people £1600
If the weather is very bad, we will revert to day trips from your valley base and we will give a refund of £75 for 1 person or £100 for 2 people (£50 each).
Having three days with your guide allows for a bit of flexibility to choose the best two days of weather for your traverse attempt. Four or even five days gives you even more chance of a good weather window for the traverse.
Three days: 1 person £900 | 2 people £1000
Four days: 1 person £1175 | 2 people £1300
Five days: 1 person £1450 | 2 people £1600
If the weather is very bad, we will revert to day trips from your valley base and we will give a refund of £75 for 1 person or £100 for 2 people (£50 each).
To make sure you get the most of your traverse we've included the following:
- Kit list
- Helmet and harness
- Ropes and technical equipment
- Dinner and breakfast during the overnight bivouac
- 10% off at Cotswold Outdoor in Fort William
- 10% off at SYHA hostels
- Safety brief
- Experienced Mountaineering Instructor
- Action photos
The weather in the Scottish mountains can change in a matter of minutes. Rain is common and it can regularly feel as cold as -10 degrees Celsius on the summits, even in the summer. Make sure you are ready for your day by packing the items on the list below.
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To wear:
Thermal base layer top – polyester or woollen, no cotton Warm fleece Walking trousers – no jeans Spare fleece or synthetic insulating layer Waterproof jacket and trousers Warm hat and gloves (spare gloves recommended) Sun hat Stiff walking boots |
Other Equipment:
Rucksack (45ltrs) and liner Lunches and snacks Water bottles to carry 2 litres Harness and helmet Whistle Head torch Sunglasses, sunhat and sun-cream Sleeping bag, waterproof bivi bag and sleep mat Mug, spoon Mobile phone in a waterproof case Camera Personal 1st Aid Kit - plasters, blister kit, all normal medication including asthma inhaler if you have one |
