Summer Mountain Adventure

BLACK CUILLIN RIDGE MOUNTAINEERING ~ ISLE OF SKYE

from £480

Duration 5 days ~ Using climbing techniques, ropes and alpine movement skills we'll tackle some of the more complex sections of the ridge and it's many summits.

Trip Only Option

£480pp

-5 days qualified, local guiding and instruction
-All local transport throughout
-All specialist equipment: No hidden hire costs
- Note: Great option if you’re camping or have your own accommodation already or contact The Wee campsite in Lochcarron on 07876 642355

Fully Inclusive Option

£1380pp

- 6 nights Rock Villa guest house in Lochcarron
-All meals
-5 day qualified, local guiding and instruction
-All local transport throughout
-All specialist equipment: No hidden hire costs

Full Board inclusive of arrival & departure nights, Coal Mhor Guest House, Camusteel

Testimonials

"There are not enough words to describe the elation on completing the trip. Your knowledge and care and input was the sole reason I managed this. It was bigger, longer and more exhilarating than I could have imagined. You kept me going and were consistent in your support and care from the first hour right through until the end of the day! Many thanks Mike. I'll be back for some winter adventures" Cameron Mc Grath

Cuillin Ridge mountaineering June 2014

"Mike very kindly ran this trip despite being let down at the last minute by the other 3 people who had booked, and was an excellent guide. He was great at fitting the activity to the weather conditions, we managed the Inaccessible Pinnacle in fine style despite the rain. Some good conversation to boot! I'd recommend this company to everyone" Beryl P. Aug 2014

Cuillin mountaineering

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North end of the ridge

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Abseiling off the Bhasteir tooth

1 Traverse of Collies Ledge Sgurr Mhic Coinnich

Traverse of Collies Ledge Sgurr Mhic Coinnich

14 hours into the Cuillin ridge traverse at the bivvy site

14 hours into the Cuillin ridge traverse at the bivvy site

Descending the Innaccessible Pinnacle during the traverse of the Cuillin Ridge June 2007

Descending the Innaccessible Pinnacle during the traverse of the Cuillin Ridge June 2007

on the top section of the Innaccesible Pinnacle Cuillin Ridge Isle of Skye

On the top section of the Innaccesible Pinnacle - Cuillin Ridge Isle of Skye

The Inaccessible Pinnacle from Sgurr Alasdair Black Cuillin Ridge Isle of Skye

Ascending Sgurr Thearlaich Isle of Skye Cuillin Ridge

just above the Tearlaich Dubh gap

Descending Clach Ghlas during the traverse Isle of Skye mountain trip

Exposed scrambling using good movement and rope protection

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tying on to the rope prior to a more technical section

Trip Description

This is the more demanding of our two Cuillin experiences and requires a high degree of mountain fitness and good movement on exposed ridges.

The Black Cuillin ridge is spectacular and unlike anything on the Scottish mainland. More jagged, more rocky and more demanding of movement skill alongside rope safety.

There'll be a lot of learning along the way as one of our instructors will impart lots of knowledge aimed at your safety and enjoyment of each route.  

And for those of you who are collecting the Scottish Munro summits, guiding is often the best option. The Black Cuillin demand more than the skills required for basic hillwalking. With guidance and safety management every step of the way this trip is an exhilarating alpine experience on one of Scotland's most iconic islands.

So if the Munro summits of Skye have been on your bucket list for a while drop us an email and we can take the first step towards helping you to achieve the most fulfilling mountain trip you'll ever do in the British Isles.

The fully inclusive package or the self cater option as shown are both based in Lochcarron on the nearby mainland. We travel to the Cuillin, over the bridge , each day and can pick you up anywhere en route via Kyle of Lochalsh, Kyleakin or Broadford.

If you opt for the trip only choice:

then you can stay independently in Lochcarron where we'll pick you up each day. Lots of B&B and hotel accommodation available or check out the  The Wee Campsite, Lochcarron

If you want to  stay on Skye accommodation options are plentiful and we recommend using either the Sligachean Hotel or the Old Inn Carbost.

There are also bunkhouses at both locations. Several B&Bs are also based in the vicinity of the Cuillin Ridge.

If you want to camp and be picked up each day

Take a look at these venues:

Camping Skye | The perfect place to pitch when exploring the Isle of Skye

Sligachan Campsite

Accommodation:

http://www.sligachan.co.uk/ - hotel and bunkhouse

http://www.theoldinnskye.co.uk/ - hotel and bunkhouse

http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/bedandbreakfast_cuillin.shtml - B&B in Carbost

Schedule

Sunday night meet
Monday to Friday mountain days

Instructor Ratio

1:3

Suitable For

Active hillwalkers

2023 Dates

SEP 18-21 , OCT 2-5

2024

APRIL 8-12 , 15-19 , 22-26 , 29-3 MAY

MAY 6-10 , 13-17 , 20-25 , 27-31

JUNE 3-7 , 10-14

JULY 8-12 , 15-19 , 22-26 , 29-2 AUG

AUG 5-9 , 12-16 , 19-23 , 26-30

SEP 2-6 , 9-13 , 16-20 , 23-27

OCT 7-11 , 14-18 , 21-25 , 28-1 NOV

Note: other dates may be available with demand. Email first, before booking, to check space as above dates may already be full.

Private Guiding

If you don't want to join an open trip with other people, or have a family/friends group of your own, then private instruction and guiding will meet your goals. Pricing is per person and will depend upon activity, distance travelled, peak or low season. We can email you a quote. Simply let us know where, when, what and for how many people. 

Need a Transfer to get to us?

Add an airport pick up or return from Inverness — 2 hours from Applecross, £35 each way.

Add transfers to/from our nearest  rail station (Strathcarron on the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh line) + £18 each way.

Please email to arrange transfers after booking and place a note in the booking form detailing your requirements.