Cuillin Ridge Traverse

The Cuillin Ridge Traverse on the Isle of Skye is considered to be the finest and most rewarding mountaineering adventure in the British Isles. The ridge runs for 8 miles and involves over 10,000 feet of ascent, much of it involving scrambling with some sections of rock climbing and abseiling. Though technicalities are never more than climbing grade V Diff in standard, it is the sustained and exposed nature of the terrain that provides the challenge. Prior knowledge of the ridge, thorough preparation and a determined approach are all key factors to a successful traverse.

Snowdonia Climbing offers a 5-day guided programme which has flexibility built-in in order to maximise the chance of a successful traverse of the ridge. The package includes 2 days spent preparing on key sections of the ridge and stashing equipment for the bivvy. This is followed by a 2-day South to North traverse with an overnight bivvy midway. An extra day is kept in hand to allow further flexibility and to maximise the chances of success given the vagaries of the weather.