Skye — Cuillin Ridge Traverse
Britain's most technical mountain traverse — 12 km of Class 3-4 scrambling and one Grade 3 rock section.
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- Region
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Country
- Europe
- Biome
- Skye gabbro (300–1,000 m)
- Best season
- May – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Skye gabbro (300–1,000 m)
- Best season: May – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Britain's most technical mountain traverse — 12 km of Class 3-4 scrambling and one Grade 3 rock section.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Skye gabbro (300–1,000 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Europe
Biome
Skye gabbro (300–1,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Skye — Cuillin Ridge Traverse trip tools
Popular pursuits at Skye — Cuillin Ridge Traverse
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
