Cuillin Ridge (Traverse)

Climbs 5 – Rocktype Gabbro – Altitude 919m a.s.l – Faces ?

Crag features
The traverse of the Cuillin Ridge of Skye is the finest mountaineering adventure in the British Isles. In the summer no part is harder than V.Diff, and takes in over ten Munros.

Can take anything from 12 to 20 hours! (Or three if you're Andy Hyslop.) Prepare well, and take plenty of water.

In winter, it is important to pick a good weather slot after snow and then hard frost. A full moon and good visibility will allow a single push traverse.

Moving together is essential in case of bad weather or a rapid thaw. Most parties bivvy en route. Soloing virtually everything is almost essential in winter.

Weather forecast

Today	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Light rain/ drizzle Sunny periods 4 °C	Light rain/ drizzle Broken cloud 5 °C	Light rain/ drizzle Broken cloud 5 °C	Dry Sunny periods 5 °C	Dry Sunny/ clear 5 °C
Forecast for this crag, or UK Weather forecast

Guidebooks
Skye Scrambles (2000), Skye and Hebrides (1999)

Climbs at this crag

	Climb name	Grade	x

1	Cuillin Ridge Traverse	VD ***	81
2	Greater Traverse	VD ***	1
3	Cuillin Ridge Traverse	IV ***	5

	Climb name	Grade	x

4	Thearlaich Dubh Gap	VD	42
5	The Sligachan Horseshoe	VD ***	2

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Access notes
Unrestricted access at present.

If attemping a winter traverse it would be a good idea to inform local rescue/police in case lights are mistaken for a distress signal.

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