endobj Up at 0200 to look at a cracking night sky and spot the lighthouses and town lights. The Rum Cuilin, like its Skye namesake is mainly up and down rather than along. Distance: 11.2 + 16.9 + 11km Aboard the ferry we grabbed a couple of burgers to eat and then enjoyed the trip home via Eigg. Ben Nevis was standing out white from Hallival: The descent from Hallival is rather rocky, slabby and steep. Some Manx Shearwater chicks were calling from burrows at the summit as we ate. Dropped down around 70m from Bealach an Oir to cross grassy slopes up to Bealach an Fhuarain, topping up the water supply on the way from an upwelling spring. The warm light visually did not provide any warmth in the breeze. Me and Edita on the summit of Am Bastier, with Bruach na Frithe behind. Sunset was lost in cloud over the Hebrides. Top left are Sgurr Alasdair and Sgurr Thearlaich and in the centre is Sgurr nan Gillean. In summer 2014 we visited Rum and had a unique opportunity to . Easter weekend and in Fort William – a nice wee taster on Sgurr an Utha on the Friday had us ready for the main course. Sgurr nan Gillean, sommet, Écosse, a une altitude de 2507 pieds. Had about 3 hours of lounging in the surprisingly warm sunshine, listening to the sea. Another great Rum trip, less sad to leave in the knowledge that we had a return planned in under 3 weeks. With high pressure holding and a decent forecast we decided to grab the opportunity to head back to Rum. Eilean Bàn, toponyme gaélique écossais signifiant en anglais White Island, littéralement en français « Île Blanche », est une île du Royaume-Uni située en Écosse, plus précisément entre l'île de Skye et la Grande-Bretagne.Cette île fait partie du Highland et des Hébrides intérieures.Elle possède une … Dropped us down into the coire on some deer tracks. There’s a short narrow grassy ridge and then, if serious scrambling is to be avoided, then a bypass to the left (east) is taken. Here you will also find topics relating to issues of general interest. ( Log Out /  We were heading across the island – the forecast had suggested Sunday night would see windier conditions and we thought we deserved a lower camp on the shore. meet the research team and hear fascinating revelations about the research. Took another break and drank it all in. Etymology. Retrieving our gear from An Dorus wasn’t a big deal. ( Log Out /  0900 start from Kinloch, taking the Coire Dubh track out to the Rum Cuillin. It looped around the summit a few times before heading away. There are a number of theories about the derivation of the name Cuillin. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The final peak of the Rum Cuillin is Sgurr nan Gillean. The track from Kinloch is reasonable, a bit boggy in parts. On the bealach we had a view down to Fiachanis – last time’s windy camp had been down from this bealach. We hope you find what you are looking for! Joined a surprisingly small crowd for the 0730 ferry and we were off. Nice views down Gleann Dibidil to Eigg and the rather fascinating Beinn nan Stac. <> Off to bed – a bit more of a slope than usual had us slid to side of the tent inner, but tired enough to be off to sleep. Took the island road north heading for our previous pitch at the foot of Glen Shellesder. A nice flat and peaceful night ensued – one snipe heard at one point. 5 0 obj �����'�3�9�Ƶ�ư.�e�l���wH���KBkn�8K��a���{�/x~�JSxK0S��ay?��fW�R�Z��w{҃�5A�� �� �[�+ &l� �M�)�b!�-��f�~k@X)��/ �q_V����!��:Ҵ��9�8!WJєd`��qa�P�}�iE Many iconic views of Scotland are centred here, whether Sgurr nan Gillean soaring above Sligachan, Loch Scavaig and the Cuillin ridge from Elgol, or Bla Bheinn above Torrin. The ridge was a bit less grassy and a bit less flat than my memory – went out to the 764m summit and then settled on s flattish patch at NM 378 933. On the right are Sgurr Dubh Mor and Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn. Change ). Ardnamurchan and Oigh-Sgeir bright in the night with street lights from Mallaig and Arisaig to the east. Warm and bright – quite a pleasant October surprise. 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It takes in five mountain summits, covering a distance of almost 22km (13 miles), and a total ascent of 1847m. Only a very light breeze meant we could engage in a reprehensibly messy camp strike. On a clear day, Sgurr nan Gillean provides a superb 360° panorama across Rum, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, and the Western Scottish Highlands. The winter of 2018 changed my mind. The sun cresting the horizon on The Saddle. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. endstream Quite a dramatic sight. Dropped 60m west to get some water. endobj Last time out we nipped up and down Trollaval as the sun was setting (having started on the later arriving Friday ferry). Ainshval is one of the magnificent mountains that make up the Rum Cuillin. Back on our feet we took the short drop off Ainshval and a 70m reclimb onto the flattish ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean. The forecast had suggested a grey and wet morning in the far NW but arriving in Mallaig things looked dry, if a bit hazy. <> The normal route of ascent is part of the Cuillin traverse en route from Trallval to Sgurr nan Gillean… A winter of sloth was beginning to tell with an absence of spring in the steps. We could hear the Manx Shearwaters on Askival a few km away – I don’t imagine sleep would be easy camping near this colony. There’s an easy walk from the 759m summit down to the bealach with Ruinsival. Sat and relaxed on a windless (and midgeless) summit. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Got our tent up and made tea, enjoying the views and the lowering sun. Sgurr Nan Gillean 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV stream A party of walkers arrived on Hallival – the Skye Cuillin was behind them. endobj Sgurr na Stri (The Peak of Strife) est un sentier aller-retour de 14.5 miles peu fréquenté situé près de Isle Of Skye, Highland en Écosse. This is what Scottish walking is all about. Sgurr nan Gillean is situated west of Dibidil. Visitors to Rum can now observe deer from the relative comfort of a purpose-built hide, which is a very welcome development. Northwards, the Skye ridge snakes its sinuous way towards Sgurr nan Gillean whilst to the east, Bla Bheinn stands in splendid isolation leading the eye towards the Munros of Knoydart. 6 0 obj A quick look down the hill to Papadil – looks close but it is a bit of work to descend to – one for another day. /Contents 6 0 R>> Rum Meet Day 1 – Barkeval and Coire nan Grunnd. Arrived at the summit before noon. Spring is here and the flowers are emerging. Sgurr nan Gillean is 764 metres high. Date: Saturday to Monday 19th-21st April 2014 Р�o�u!Ǹ؟�z��6�d�jv�H�E��RUR��-�Ƕ���'Xcdx�L �>��B�sr%^���LQgP���+n��X� ���,��l�S�"�ّwP�Hd�y6��!�Qޕ��T��ܮ�����v绬t�d��{�����=3L`X ���=`�>��>��J��U�3?��{��:�t��P�)��B�D�z�j�Q��F��1hz1ڜ~~{���[f�9���� )#�����)?jBx��2� vAk���'�����J�t���L*P0�c���Z�334f�?� W� <> No need to register, buy now! Cooked up our cocoa and ate our breakfast in the tent. Loch Fiachanis is a nice spot – a rather nice camp-site in the offing: Mid-morning view of Bloodstone Hill and waterfall: Decided to return over Sgorishal rather than the glen path, not too difficult terrain with the odd rocky outcrop. Sgurr nan Gillean is perhaps the most famous of the Cuillin peaks - a popular route with a difficult scramble to the summit and fantastic views at all times. Sgùrr nan Gillean from Sligachan, Isle of Skye, Scotland - Diliff.jpg 8,000 × 5,052; 14.79 MB. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. From the summit of Am Basteir, it was a mound of rough grey rock rising above the col. We were looking directly up its west ridge, our intended route of ascent. A definite contender for a Saturday night before the 1100 Sunday ferry. With high pressure holding and a decent forecast we decided to grab the opportunity to head back to Rum. Sgurr nan gillean.jpg 413 × 542; 65 KB. �)���+��{e���i��v/��al��~♰@oo�v ��[ɐk����4,~J����mĵ4t5����N�uΩ*�vsM�(E$�R��O�7(���/+����:�t��jѩgG�;�'#]����ܧ"��C�O�C���K��M� The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Sgùrr nan Gillean costs only £53, and the quickest way takes just 12 hours. Oigh-Sgeir lighthouse lit up out the tent door. Headed down to NM 357 011 to rejoin the track down to the Kilmory road and the hour’s walk to Kinloch. A hazier day – Skye only just visible. 764 metros ibabaw sa dagat kahaboga ang nahimutangan sa Sgurr nan Gillean, o 683 ka metros sa ibabaw sa naglibot nga tereyn. Sgurr nan Gillean was by far the most imposing peak in the whole panorama. Just behind Ainshval and to the north-east are the terraces of Trollaval, Askival and Hallival. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 4 0 obj Reached the ridge line and enjoyed the view – clearer and brighter than our last visit. Flowering Gorse (and the scent of coconut): 30 minutes on the rocks at the shore at Kinloch and then back to the pier at 1455 for Loch Nevis to appear round the headland. Link to larger pano: Over to the mainland we could see along Loch Morar (with An Stac visible) and east to the Ben. May 2014. Fionchra is a tempting spot to pitch – grassy/mossy with great views. Link to larger pano: Dropped down to Harris – crossing the bridge at NM 345 955. Find the perfect sgurr nan gillean stock photo. Ate tea and watched the sunset over Canna. Packs on again we wandered off to the 759m summit to head for Harris via the Ruinsival ridge. The air clarity had been improving all the way and the day was near perfect. <> The drop off the ridge was fine, the ground reasonable all the way to the Guiridil track. Distance covered is short while ascent/descent is high. The west ridge of Fionchra runs handily down between Glen Guiridil and Glen Shellesder – and is easier walking than either. Sgurr nan Gillean sur le site Mapcarta, la carte libre. All the walking routes up Sgurr nan Gillean on Sgurr nan Gillean: Loch Coruisk: the summit cairn has closer views of the Cuillin ridge which loomed over us. /Annots [ 23 0 R 24 0 R 25 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R ] Winding northward to Ainshval is the steep stony ridge, formed as glaciers carved out deep corries. Date: Saturday to Monday 19th-21st April 2014 Distance: 11.2 + 16.9 + 11km Ascent: 1600 + 610 + 400m. OS Grid NM380929. Name = Sgurr nan Gillean Photo = Pinnacle_ridge&gillean2.jpg Caption = Sgurr nan Gillean and the Pinnacle Ridge from Basteir gorge Elevation = 964 m (3162 ft) Location = Skye, Scotland Range = Cuillin Prominence = "c." 204 m Parent peak = Sgurr Alasdair Topographic OS "Landranger" 32 … Grabbed a seat and enjoyed the sights. Nahimutang ni sa dapit sa konseho sa Highland ug apil sa nasod sa Scotland, sa amihanan-kasadpang bahin sa nasod, 700 km sa amihanan-kasadpan sa London ang ulohan sa nasod. The route to the ridge can be difficult to follow in mist. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Lower Glen Dibidil – shoulder of Sgurr nan Gillean – Papadil, Rum - an excursion From Earthwise Jump to navigation Jump to search Buy the book EGS. /Annots [ 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R ] 3 0 obj �Ɔ���p�. No need to register, buy now! /Contents 4 0 R>> From Mapcarta, the free map. The fifth mountain, Sgurr nan Gillean, is just out of view. 40 minutes from the bridge at NM 360 994 to Fionchra summit. The usual mooching around on the decks of Loch Nevis followed, the weather improving as we sailed. Rum – 2 nights with a Sgurr nan Gillean camp. At 764m, it's 201m below its namesake on Skye. Sgurr nan Gillean. Took a descent SSE off Askival – I think we descended a bit too far as we needed to contour back about 300m to the ridge line after a 150m drop. The Rum Cuillin traverse is considered by many walkers to be one of the best mountain walks in the UK. Askival and the surrounding peaks of Hallival, Trollival, Ainshval and Sgurr nan Gillean together form the Cuillin of Rum, which ... Today's Rum is cared for by Scottish National Heritage and most of its 20 or so residents are involved in one way or another with the management of what has become a globally important nature reserve. Sgurr nan Gillean from the Glen Sligachan path - geograph.org.uk - 158961.jpg 480 × 640; 110 KB. Edita still had to climb all the northern three. Headed back to our previous pitch site at the old fort. There’s a path of sorts skirting along on the east side, still steep but with little need for any scrambling. Unconscionable display of relief at the end of the Ainshval ascent: Sat and had another bite to eat at the summit – got a fine view of two Golden Eagles on a high speed pursuit of two ravens followed by an aerial dance as corvid reinforcements arrived. — Scottish Natural Heritage. Sligachan Hotel and Sgurr nan Gillean 10-08-07 - geograph.org.uk - 952885.jpg 640 × 333; 21 KB. We headed from Coire Dubh to Cnapan Breaca, a faint path curves from here avoiding rocky ground to join the Hallival ridge at NM 392 966. Descent from Sgurr nan Gillean . The scramble up the ridge to the summit is difficult and exposed. Out to sea, beyond the nearer islands of Rum, Eigg and Canna, you can see … Mull, Jura, Arran, Coll and Tiree Trip reports, Jura, Colonsay, Coll and Tiree Trip reports, Outer Hebridean Island and others Trip Reports, Section 10A – Ardgour/Sunart/Morven/Ardnamurchsn, Section 14 – Letterewe, Fisherfield and Fannaichs. I think my preference for next time would be to use the whole ridge from NM 362 944 to NM 360 941. Had a long lie – not up til 0800 and mooched around in the morning sunshine until 1040. Le sentier est principalement utilisé pour la randonnée et la randonnée à sac à dos. Ascent: 1600 + 610 + 400m. Sgurr nan Gillean is a summit in the Rum region or range in Scotland. Tumoy sa bukid ang Sgurr nan Gillean sa Hiniusang Gingharian. Up into a chilling breeze to catch dawn at 0600. It could be done easily in crappy weather. There are lots of Manx Shearwater burrows in this area – no chicks calling as we passed. Weaved up Hallival – I’m not sure if there is a path. x��U�r�0�s^��}�P%Y�l�Z�f�P���ɑ|��K�2��z�g�{t���7��U�OGg���B�_S��J���q�N�ӓ4N�o�h}�A���;G�Rkq)�0&r�|��F �VsF��f�؜�؈-���i��Sv�.��XF� On this occasion we took a grassy ramp off the ridge from about the 500m mark – a bit steep but quite workable. Ascent from Bealach an Fhuarain saw us right (west) of the ridge line for 100m and then left (east) on a bypass track to the summit of Ainshval. If there is we missed it although no difficulties were encountered. Easter weekend and in Fort William – a nice wee taster on Sgurr an Utha on the Friday had us ready for the main course. April 2014. Sgorishal was noted as another possible Saturday pitch. ( Log Out /  Find the perfect gillean stock photo. Rum again - the Cuillin and a Gillean summit camp Goto page 1, 2 Next www.scottishhills.com Forum Index-> Corbetts: View previous topic:: View next topic : Author Message; kinley Sir Hugh Joined: Mar 13, 2007 Posts: 11761 Location: Edinburgh Logged: Munros: 209 (2nd round) Corbetts: 75 (2nd round) Grahams: 43 (2nd round) Donalds: 41 New Donalds: 45 Sub 2000s: 153 : … Druim na Ramh ridge: Sgurr nan Gillean: Unidentifiable part of ridge (with climbers): Saw an apparently solitary Redwing flitting past – my first of the year. Mar 13, 2013 - geolocation.ws is your first and best source for information about geolocation . ( Log Out /  OS Grid NM381923. It was a gift that kept on giving, with superb conditions from late autumn right through to May. About 1.36 km (~0.85 miles) from . Once down Hallival it’s straight up Askival. This time we bypassed the rather gnarly little Graham in deference to our winter unfit legs. Askival pano small: It was a short rush up the hill from the youth hostel at Glen Brittle. Sgurr nan Gillean is a summit in Scotland and has an elevation of 2507 feet. Terrain. Quite a few grazers on the ridge. A couple of eagles – sub-adult sea eagles I think – soared around a few km to the east. The path across Monadh Mhiltich to Bealach a Bhraigh Bhig has had a bit of work done and was easy walking and fast progress. %PDF-1.4 Le sentier longe un lac et sa difficulté est évaluée comme difficile. Rather than the walk along the glen we decided to head up to the Bealach a Bhraigh Bhig between Orval and Fionchra before walking the length of Fionchra towards Guiridil. Wonderful views south towards Eigg, Muck and the Ardnamurchan. %���� Find the travel option that best suits you. Lots of people did the ridge and it became apparent that perhaps it was achievable. I’d noticed a goat kid lying on the rocks down off the south side of the summit near some adults. 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