The Saddle, Forcan Ridge and Sgùrr na Sgìne

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Summary

The Saddle is the finest of the Kintail peaks and one of the most magnificent mountains in the Highlands. Its ascent via the Forcan Ridge is a difficult but classic scramble; the scrambling can be avoided if needed and the walk still has fantastic views.

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Grade (key)

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Bog Factor (key)

  • 5/5

Rating

Terrain

A tough mountain walk with steep and rugged terrain. Ascending via the Forcan Ridge is a hard and exposed scramble; this part of the walk can be avoided as indicated in the text (reducing the walk to Grade 4)

Public Transport

Citilink buses between Glasgow, Inverness, Portree the A87 (request stop at drivers discretion).

Start

Layby on A87 (T). Open in Google Maps.

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