Brothers Ridge - Sgùrr a Bhealaich Dheirg

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Summary

The eastern neighbours of the Five Sisters are the three Munros Sgùrr a Bhealaich Dheirg, Sàileag and Aonach Meadhoin, often collectively known as the Brothers of Kintail. They give a very fine ridgewalk themselves, and are in no way overshadowed by their more famous siblings.

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Bog Factor (key)

  • 4/5

Rating

Terrain

Steep ascent to and from the ridge, but a clear path leads along the ridge.

Public Transport

Citilink buses from Glasgow and Inverness on A87 (request stop at drivers discretion).

Start

Glen Shiel car park off A87 (T) just east of clearing between two sections of forest. Open in Google Maps.

Hillwalking in Winter

Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.

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