Glamaig

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Glamaig is the highest of the Red Hills, a great cone of scree whose ascent is unforgiving, and the scene of the famously punishing hill-race. It is one of the best viewpoints on Skye.

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Region: Skye

Altitude: 775 metres

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Detailed route description and map

Glamaig and the Red Hills circuit from Sligachan

Glamaig via An Coileach, avoiding the scree.

Other routes and challenges

The direct ascent from Sligachan - as used by those taking part in the hill race - is a nightmare of steep scree and grass up the west ridge (if you can call it a ridge). The horseshoe route above is popular, but the best ascent of Glamaig on its own is up the northeast nose to An Coileach from 400m south on the A87 from the junction with the Moll Road.

Panoramic summit view (click to open)