Scotland’s Mountain Ridges

Introduction

Scotland’s Mountain Ridges Scrambling, Mountaineering and Climbing – the best routes for summer and winter A guidebook covering the best summer scrambling, rock climbing and winter mountaineering on Scotland’s ridges, from the remote Cairngorms to the splendour of the Cuillin. With inspirational photographs, the guidebook is both a celebration of the landscape and a practical route guide. Seasons Throughout the year. Suitable in winter only for those with the required fitness and skills. Centres Fort William, Kyle of Lochalsh, Aviemore, Gairloch, Lochinver, Arrochar, Cranlarich Difficulty Experienced mountain walkers, scramblers and climbers. Routes to suit all levels of ability. Advanced skills required in winter. Must See Ben Nevis, the Aonachs, Glen Coe, the Cobbler, Ben Lui, Mitre Ridge, An Teallach Traverse, Cuillin Main Ridge Traverse Guidebook to exploring Scotlands finest mountain ridges through climbing, scrambling and winter mountaineering. With 47 routes across Lochaber, Cairngorms, the North and West Highlands, Skye, Rum, Arran and the Southern Highlands, this guide contains something for all levels of experience and ability, from mountain walkers to scramblers, climbers and mountaineers. The routes range from 326 miles (442km) in length and are graded from ModerateVery Severe (climbs), 13 (scrambles) and IIII/3 (winter mountaineering). 1:50,000 OS mapping included for the approach to and descent off each ridge Clear route descriptions and topo diagrams of the ridge scrambles and climbs Includes classic routes on Ben Nevis, the Aonachs, Glen Coe, Coire an t-Sneachda, Torridon, the Cobbler, Ben Lui, Mitre Ridge, An Teallach Traverse and Cuillin Main Ridge Traverse Routes accessible from key bases including Fort William, Kyle of Lochalsh, Aviemore, Gairloch, Lochinver, Arrochar and Cranlarich Advice on difficulty, access, accommodation and wild camping, and seasonal notes on choosing the best conditions to tackle each route Table of Contents Arran and the Southern Highlands 1 AChir traverse 2 Pagoda Ridge, AChir 3 South Ridge Direct, Rosa Pinnacle, Cir Mhor 4 Glen Sannox horseshoe 5 Traverse of the South and Centre Peaks, The Cobbler 6 Coire Gaothaich circuit, Ben Lui Lochaber 7 Sron na Creise, Creise 8 Inglis Clarke Ridge, Creise 9 Curved Ridge, Buachaille Etive Mor 10 Crowberry Ridge via the Rannoch Wall, Buachaille Etive Mor 11 Sron na Lairig, Stob Coire Sgreamhach 12 Dorsal Arete, Stob Coire nan Lochan 13 Aonach Eagach 14 Ring of Steall 15 Castle Ridge, Ben Nevis 16 Ledge Route, Ben Nevis 17 Tower Ridge, Ben Nevis 18 Observatory Ridge, Ben Nevis 19 North East Buttress via Raeburns Arete, Ben Nevis 20 Carn Dearg Meadhonach East Ridge and Carn Mor Dearg Arete 21 Golden Oldie, Aonach Mor 22 North East Ridge, Aonach Beag 23 Long and Short Leachas, Ben Alder The Cairngorms 24 Eagle Ridge, Lochnagar 25 Mitre Ridge, Beinn aBhuird 26 Pygmy Ridge and Afterthought Arete, Stob Coire an t-Sneachda 27 Fiacaill Ridge, Cairn Lochan 28 North East Ridge, Angels Peak The North and West 29 Great Ridge, Garbh Bheinn 30 North-north East Ridge, Sgurr Ghiubhsachain 31 Forcan Ridge, The Saddle 32 South Ridge, Mullach Fraoch-choire 33 Cioch Nose, Sgurr aChaorachain 34 AChioch Ridge, Beinn Bhan 35 Beinn Alligin traverse 36 Liathach traverse 37 Northern Pinnacles of Mullach an Rathain, Liathach 38 Marathon Ridge, Beinn Lair 39 North West Ridge, AMhaighdean 40 An Teallach traverse 41 Stac Pollaidh 42 Suilven Skye and Rum 43 Traverse of the Rum Cuillin 44 Dubhs Ridge 45 The Spur, Sgurr an Fheadain 46 Pinnacle Ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean 47 Clach Glas Bla Bheinn traverse 48 Cuillin Main Ridge Traverse ISBN 9781852844691 Availability Published Published 18 Mar 2006 Reprinted 12 Jan 2022 Edition First Pages 256 Size 24.00 x 17.00 x 1.80cm Weight 720g

The Cicerone Scotland’s Mountain Ridges guidebook covers the best summer scrambling, rock climbing, and winter mountaineering routes on Scotland’s ridges, from the Cairngorms to the Cuillin. Both a celebration of the landscape and a practical route guide.

Features

• Year-Round Adventures Suitable throughout the year, with winter routes requiring advanced skills.
• Iconic Centres Routes accessible from Fort William, Kyle of Lochalsh, Aviemore, and more.
• Routes for All Levels Suitable for experienced mountain walkers, scramblers, and climbers.
• Must-See Highlights Ben Nevis, the Aonachs, Glen Coe, the Cobbler, and more.
• Comprehensive Coverage 47 routes across Lochaber, Cairngorms, Highlands, Skye, Rum, Arran, and the Southern Highlands.