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  • SKYE CUILLIN MUNROS - £489

    This 4 day course is for hillwalkers looking to complete all 11 Munros along the Cuillin Ridge

    Skye Cuillin Munros Course

Guided Skye Cuillin Munros

This course provides a logical next step from other Scottish scrambles. This course provides four guided days walking, scrambling and climbing on the Cuillin Ridge with the aim of bagging all 11 Munros.

Skye Cuillin Munros Course Outline

Experience of roped climbing is not essential, however the course is aimed at fit hill walkers and you’ll need a good level of fitness. You’ll also need a head for heights, enthusiasm to visit steep and exposed mountain areas and ideally have done some scrambles before. Our guides know the Skye Cuillins extensively, and will help you reach the summit of the 11 Munros on the main Black Cuillin Ridge.

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Skye Cuillin Munros Course

Customer Reviews

  • 5 star rating Excellent guidance on the Cuillin - even in terrible weather! Dave and I completed three days of scrambling and climbing on the Cuillin in place of a Traverse (impossible due to weather). Despite the rain and wind, I was totally at ease guided by Dave and enjoyed ticking off various amazing climbs and peaks on the ridge which more than made the best of the rough forecast. I cannot recommend WCMG enough and cannot wait to be back again in... read moreDave and I completed three days of scrambling and climbing on the Cuillin in place of a Traverse (impossible due to weather). Despite the rain and wind, I was totally at ease guided by Dave and enjoyed ticking off various amazing climbs and peaks on the ridge which more than made the best of the rough forecast. I cannot recommend WCMG enough and cannot wait to be back again in better weather!
    Oh, and my phone wasn't working on this trip but Dave took loads of great photographs for me - excellent for the instagram!
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    Q1944CLkatem 30 Oct 2020

    5 star rating Great day on Sgurr Dearg and the In Pinn We booked with WCMG to do a one day guided ascent of Sgurr Dearg and the Inaccessible Pinnacle on the Isle of Skye. The two of us are novice climbers but our guide Dave was fantastic and got us safely up the mountain while teaching us a lot about scrambling and climbing. The actual climb up the In Pinn was exhilarating and completely safe with Dave taking care of all... read moreWe booked with WCMG to do a one day guided ascent of Sgurr Dearg and the Inaccessible Pinnacle on the Isle of Skye. The two of us are novice climbers but our guide Dave was fantastic and got us safely up the mountain while teaching us a lot about scrambling and climbing. The actual climb up the In Pinn was exhilarating and completely safe with Dave taking care of all the ropes for us. Dave was a fun guy to spend a day with and while being a very serious and experienced climber is also a great laugh! We had a great day out and will definitely book another mountain adventure with WCMG again soon. read less

    7jhd0w 18 Oct 2020

    5 star rating Great scrambling guidance. Great guided scrambling. 3 days on the Cuillins and climbed all the munros on the ridge.
    Very friendly instructor Ken, and very knowledgeable.
    The path is very winding so I'd reccomend a guide for even experienced mountaineers, if a) want to get them done quick without hassle, b) if the weather and visibility is poor.

    marcofT4113KA 17 Oct 2020
  • 5 star rating Perfect day on Skye with WHMG! Dave and I took on the Clach Glas ridge on Skye. Dave put me at ease on difficult unfamiliar terrain and we completed the route taking in some of the best mountain scenery in Scotland! My first time on a guided trip and not the last- can’t recommend WHMG enough!

    DanielA454 16 Oct 2020

    5 star rating Cuillin Ridge Traverse Booked a Cuillin ridge Traverse with West Coast Mountain guides. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great, but Dave my guide for the 3 days was outstanding. We manage to complete some of the classic ridges (Pinnacle Ridge and Clach Glas) as well another Munro! Dave was excellent to work with and I would highly recommend him. I will definitely be back for the full traverse!

    johnfK9258DD 13 Oct 2020

    5 star rating The Cuillin Munros I am just back from doing the Cuillin Munros with Ken and Ollie and had a fantastic experience. The communication was excellent from Ken particularly as it was such a short notice booking and the guiding was thoroughly professional and competent and put everyone at ease on the tougher Munros. Great guys and would use again.

    MountainArena 04 Oct 2020
  • 5 star rating Tackling the Cuillin Ridge Munros over 3-Days When your take on the most technically challenging Munros you rely on expert Mountaineering Guides and I cannot recommend Ken and Dave highly enough. Both inspired confidence with their knowledge and professionalism and made the challenge an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. Despite a set-back due to the weather on the scheduled first day, the programme was compressed into the next 3-days and the guys successfully guided the group safely and... read moreWhen your take on the most technically challenging Munros you rely on expert Mountaineering Guides and I cannot recommend Ken and Dave highly enough. Both inspired confidence with their knowledge and professionalism and made the challenge an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. Despite a set-back due to the weather on the scheduled first day, the programme was compressed into the next 3-days and the guys successfully guided the group safely and at a comfortable pace to complete all 11 Cuillin Munros. Ken and Dave are both expert mountaineers with first-class technical knowledge and combined with their vast local knowledge made the whole course a truly memorable course. Highly Recommended 5-Star+. read less

    Alan W 30 Sep 2020

    5 star rating Cuillin Ridge Traverse Another super trip for Scottish mountaineering with West Coast. This time Skye in summer weather. Great time with the super capable and chirpy Jack Morris. First class knowledge of the ridge and great companion, enabling us to complete the Traverse in under 2 days in good style. Thanks!

    Holmfirth H 24 Sep 2020

    5 star rating Epic Cuillin Ridge Traverse Pete guided me brilliantly on an epic traverse of the Cuillin Ridge in September 2020. He very quickly assessed my ability (or lack thereof!) and knew exactly when he needed to rope me up, when a belay was required, and when I was competent enough to go it alone. An excellent guide whose services I would be more than happy to use again.

    793stephanp 23 Sep 2020
  • 5 star rating Cuillin Munros We had a great 4 days with Ben tackling some of the Cuillin Munros. We had only had 2 days rope training in advance, but Ben improved our skills and confidence to such an extent that 6 Munros were achieved with the In Pinn on the last day a never to be forgotten experience. Ben was extremely knowledgeable both in terms of rope skills and the difficult route finding in... read moreWe had a great 4 days with Ben tackling some of the Cuillin Munros. We had only had 2 days rope training in advance, but Ben improved our skills and confidence to such an extent that 6 Munros were achieved with the In Pinn on the last day a never to be forgotten experience. Ben was extremely knowledgeable both in terms of rope skills and the difficult route finding in the Cuillins to find the easiest route, which is what we needed. He assessed our capabilities and pushed us just the right amount out of our comfort zone so that we got the maximum out of the 4 days.
    The booking process with West Coast Mountain Guides is easy and information is available as needed.
    I can thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking for some days out in the mountains no matter what their skill level.
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    Roy W 23 Sep 2020

    5 star rating Climbing the Cuillin Munros Ken & Mike were excellent guides on our Cuillin adventure. We were lucky with some excellent weather most days but throughout I felt safe with Ken and Mike. The Cuillins are not for the faint-hearted - our group found Sgurr nan Gillean west ridge more challenging than the Inn Pinn. The other main challenges for me were some of the down climbing and the steep scree slopes. Great patience from... read moreKen & Mike were excellent guides on our Cuillin adventure. We were lucky with some excellent weather most days but throughout I felt safe with Ken and Mike. The Cuillins are not for the faint-hearted - our group found Sgurr nan Gillean west ridge more challenging than the Inn Pinn. The other main challenges for me were some of the down climbing and the steep scree slopes. Great patience from Ken & Mike got us all up and down the full set of Munros. Much more hard scrambling and basic climbing than I'd realised. A challenge but enjoyable and satisfying to complete. read less

    E1771DCandrewm 21 Sep 2020

    5 star rating Excellent guided days in the Cuillins My friends and I have had two trips to Skye with West Coast Mountain Guides guiding us on the Cuillins. Both outings were excellent. The booking and organizing process was well organised, informative and seamless. Our guides were excellent, on our days with them we felt we were looked after by really skilled professionals. They were always good humored and very encouraging to some of us (me!) that needed... read moreMy friends and I have had two trips to Skye with West Coast Mountain Guides guiding us on the Cuillins. Both outings were excellent. The booking and organizing process was well organised, informative and seamless. Our guides were excellent, on our days with them we felt we were looked after by really skilled professionals. They were always good humored and very encouraging to some of us (me!) that needed it. Highly recommended will definitely book up with them again. read less

    kulrajb 16 Sep 2020
Full Description

Course outline:

Day 1: Sgurr nan Eag, Sgurr Dubh Mor and Sgurr Alasdair

Beginning at the southern end of the Cuillin Ridge and heading into Coire Ghrunnda, the scale of the Cuillin becomes apparent. Our first peak is Sgurr nan Eag which introduces scrambling on gabbro rock and is one of our easier peaks before moving on to Sgurr Dubh Mor and Sgurr Alasdair to finish the day with a walk out via Coire Laggan.

Day 2: Sgurr Mhic Choinnich, the ‘In-Pinn’ and Sgurr na Banachdich

Walking into Coire Lagan and up the An Stac screes onto the ridge at the col between the Sgurr Dearg and Sgurr Mhic Choinnich we tackle Sgurr Mhic Choinnich before the highlight of many people’s trip the ‘Innaccessible Pinnacle’ – a vertical blade of rock resting on Sgurr Dearg ! Next is some slightly easier scrambling to take us over to Sgurr na Banachdich before the day finishes with a pleasant walk out through Coire a’Ghreadaidh and some beautiful waterfalls.

Day 3: Sgurr a’Ghreadaidh and Sgurr a’Mhadaidh

This is our easier day to give (sometimes) tired legs a rest and begins with a walk up Coire a’Ghreadaidh heading for ‘An Dorus’. From the bealach between Sgurr a’Mhadaidh and Sgurr a’Ghreadaidh we scramble up to the Munro summits and return back through Coire a’Ghreadaidh.

Day 4: Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Basteir and Bruach na Frithe

This northern section of the ridge s tackled from Sligachan where we head up into Coire a’Bhasteir before climbing up a chimney to gain Sgurr nan Gillean’s summit via its West Ridge. We then return to the col to then head up Am Basteir, negotiating its infamous ‘bad step’ on the way. The day finishes with a walk over to Bruach na Frithe, the only summit on the Black Cuillin with a trig point.

Experience needed:

Experience of roped climbing is not essential, however the course is aimed at fit hill walkers and you’ll need a good level of fitness. You’ll also need a head for heights, enthusiasm to visit steep and exposed mountain areas and ideally have done some scrambles before.

Course ratio: 1:3

Much of the hiking on the ridge involves rock-scrambling, some of which is exposed and technical. A few sections including the Inaccessible Pinnacle are classed as Moderate Climbing and as such our maximum guide to client ratio on this event is 1:3. In our experience this means that all clients booked on the week have the maximum opportunity to summit all the peaks in complete confidence.

Costs and equipment:

Prices include guiding and instruction and the use of a helmet and harness.
You will also need to take accommodation, food, personal equipment  and insurance costs into consideration.

Accommodation:

There are plenty of accommodation options close to the Cuillins, below is a list of recommendations:

  • Old Inn, Carbost
  • Waterfront Bunkhouse, Carbost
  • Youth Hostel, Glenbrittle
  • Glenbrittle Campsite
  • Sligachan Hotel
  • Sligachan Bunkhouse
  • Sligachan Campsite

If the course dates don’t work for you or your group but you still like the look of the programme then please get in touch as we are able to provide guides for all weeks of the year and private mountain guiding may be an option for you.

Dates and Prices

4 Day Course £489/person (Maximum ratio 1:3)

2020

  • 15-18 September 2020 -COURSE FULL
  • 22-25 September 2020 -COURSE FULL
  • 29 September – 2 October 2020 -COURSE FULL

2021

  • 4-7 May 2021 -GOOD AVAILABILITY
  • 11-14 May 2021 -GOOD AVAILABILITY
  • 18-21 May 2021 -GOOD AVAILABILITY
  • 1-4 June 2021 -COURSE FULL
  • 8-11 June 2021 -1 SPACE AVAILABLE
  • 7-10 September 2021 -GOOD AVAILABILITY
  • 14-17 September 2021 -GOOD AVAILABILITY
  • 21-24 September 2021 -GOOD AVAILABILITY

If any of the above dates are not suitable for you, please get in touch. We may be able to offer an alternative date or we can arrange a private guide for any time.

Kit Requirements

Socks –Go for a medium to thick pair of synthetic or wool/synthetic blend socks.

Thermal/Base Layers –A thermal or wicking top is far better than cotton.

Fleeces –At least one fleece layer for your upper body. If you get cold easily perhaps add a fleece gilet/vest to your layering. Having an extra fleece top or synthetic layer in a waterproof liner at the bottom of your rucksack is useful if cool conditions are likely to be encountered.

Windshirt or lightweight softshell jacket –Ideal for dry conditions.

Walking trousers –Polycotton, polyester or softshell is ideal.

Warm Hat & Gloves –A warm hat can still be very useful even in summer.  For Skye, leather work or gardening gloves, which are cheap and durable are ideal. Remember that even in the height of summer, with a bit of rain and wind, it will still be quite chilly.

Waterproof jacket and over trousers ( Outer shell clothing) –The trousers should have at least a knee length zip enabling them to be fitted over boots.  Lightweight waterproofs are ok.

Rucsac –A medium volume sac (30 -40 litres) is best for mountaineering. Use a strong plastic rucsac liner to keep the contents dry. External Rucsack covers have a habit of blowing away and don’t work as well as an internal liner.  Everything needs to fit inside your sac.

Bivvy Bag –A large person sized poly or foil survival bag is the minimum requirement, essential.

Gaiters or Stop-tous –Useful, but not essential. Not really necessary on the Skye Cuillins.

Head Torch –Even in summer it’s good practise to carry a small headtorch.

First Aid kit –A small personal pack including medication for blisters. Suncream and sunglasses if good forecast.

Compass/Map –(OS or BMC/Harveys)
Harvey maps produce the best map for Skye. The map should be weather-proofed in a clear plastic map case or covered with clear sticky back plastic.

Whistle/Watch

Waterbottle –1 to 2 litres, maybe more during hot weather.

Lunch & Spare Food

Trekking Poles -These are optional, but useful particularly in descent.

Boots –For scrambling, boots which have good lateral stiffness, such as B1 rated boots, are useful.

Helmet –Please bring one along if you can. We have DMM helmets available.

Harness –Please make sure the harness fits over all clothing and can be put on over boots and crampons. Adjustable leg-loops are preferable for ease of fitting.

Belay device, two HMS Carabiners and one 120cm sling –We can provide you with these if you don’t have your own.

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Private Guiding

If the dates or contents of a course are not exactly what you are after, we also offer private guiding, which makes up a large part of our working year. Private guiding can be arranged on dates to suit you, and we can tailor the course or guiding to match you needs and aspirations. There are no limits for the number of participants on privately guided day, so whether you are an individual after 1:1 guiding or tuition, or a group or club looking to develop their collective skills or reach a particular summit, please get in touch.

Find out more about Private Guiding
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