Veryhappybunny wrote:If you get good weather, I would like to shout out for Bruach na Frithe as a first Cuillin. We went up it because it is one of the easiest, but having been up them all, I still think it is the best viewpoint and you suddenly pop up onto the ridge, with the whole main ridge curving before you. Unforgettable!
100% agree with this. A great intro to the ridge
The Cuillin are a significant step up in terms of technical difficulty and commitment compared to any munros on the main land, the scrambles are far more commiting and you really need to be comfortable down climbing, as there's no easy way down from all but a couple of them.
Added to that, route finding can be tricky, even in clear conditions so it all adds up to being mentaly and physically tiring, so I'd def recommend ticking them off one or two at a time to get a feel for it before planning any big expeditions.
They are the most amazing mountains and are totally worth putting the time/effort into them. I've scrambled and climbed in the Cuillin many times and they still surprise me with how aggressive, spikey and severe they are every time I return!
I need to plan another trip