Five Sisters of Kintail

5 stars Trip_type_hike
Tags: Kyle of Lochalsh, Glen Shiel, Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe, Sgurr na Carnach, Sgurr Fhuaran, Sgurr nan Saighead, Beinn Bhuidhe, Allt a' Chruinn, Ault a' chruinn
Trip created by TwoLenses on 2007/05/10
Overall Rating 5 stars
Technical Difficulty 2 stars
Aerobic Difficulty 3 stars
Distance (mi) 7.3
Elevation Range (ft) 46 - 3520
Total Ascent (ft) 4434
Total Descent (ft) -5037
Total Ascent Distance (mi) 2.9
Total Descent Distance (mi) 4.5
Moving Time 06h 31m 50s
Stopped Time 01h 43m 59s
Average Speed (mph) 0.9
Average Moving Speed (mph) 1.1
Stops 19
Start Time 2007/04/13 10:24:36
Finish Time 2007/04/13 18:40:26
Time Zone Edinburgh
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Description

The classic Glen Shiel ridge walk, but with an alternative ascent (unplanned but useful) avoiding Sgurr nan Spainteach.

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    trip_img_4019 Faochag and The Saddle from the track skirting Sgurr nan Spainteach 2007/04/13 10:59:17
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    trip_img_4020 Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe and Sgur nan Spainteach from Sgurr na Carnach 2007/04/13 13:52:45
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    trip_img_4021 Sgurr Fhuaran: Matthew's 100th! 2007/04/13 14:57:46

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