Skye — Cuillin Ridge Traverse
Britain's most technical mountain traverse — 12 km of Class 3-4 scrambling and one Grade 3 rock section.
Where on earth
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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