Hard: South Glen Shiel Ridge
Details
The famous South Glen Shiel ridge, a marvellous but long and strenuous walk. For fit and experienced walkers only.
There is steep ground and no easy routes off the ridge between the munros.
We will have to walk at a decent rate, with breaks, to complete the ridge. Not a walk if you are struggling to get to full fitness.
The 7 munros are Creag a'Mhaim, Druim Shionnach, Aonach Air Chrith, Maol Chinn-Dearg, Sgurr an Doire Leathain, Sgurr an Lochain and Creag nan Damh. Great views on a clear day to kintail/north ridge, Loch quoich munros.
We will follow the walk highlands route, full description; South Glen Shiel Ridge: 7 Munros (Walkhighlands)
Planning to walk east to west, depending on the forecasted wind direction. Will update comments a few days etc before the walk.
Meeting point is a layby on the A87; https://maps.app.goo.gl/7d5d4xZrr45qjfyH6 (There is another large layby nearby if needed). We can then take the minimum number of cars to the walk start point- a layby down the single track road just east of the Cluanie Inn.
Weather dependent. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Steep descent off the ridge, good paths, very minor scrambling.
ROUTE
South Glen Shiel Ridge: 7 Munros (Walkhighlands)
WALK STATS
Distance: 16.75 miles, 26.75km
Ascent: 1818m
Time: 9-10 hours
SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.
The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must be surefooted and have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with full waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.
WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.
LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the layby for 8am planning to then drive east to walk start. Will update in comments nearer the date.
If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.
We will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)
Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.
If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.
Hard: South Glen Shiel Ridge