Bridge collapse at Sligachan
Posted on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 3:10 pmCategory: Walking News
The walker’s bridge that provides access on the main routes to Sgurr nan Gillean and Am Bastier has collapsed and can no longer be used. It is possible to wade across above Alltdearg House but local reports suggest that this would be impassable and dangerous after wet weather. Walkers and climbers therefore need to take extreme care when planning routes especially if planning to use this crossing as a return route from the Cuillin. The bridge is at NG483296. Updates on the situation will be posted here.
Collapsed bridge at Sligachan: Photo © Dirk Winter
July 10th, 2008 10:00
I was there yesterday and the bridge is still usable even if it is collapsed. This might change if there was heavy rains, but it is not an issue right now.
July 26th, 2008 16:30
We’ve now added a photo showing the collapsed bridge, courtesy of Dirk Winter.