(1), http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/sgurralasdair.shtml. google_color_border = "336699"; Site It is a very strenuous ascent and descent. The Trotternish Ridge is one of the finest ridge traverses in the British Isles with spectacular views including The Old Man of Storr and The Quiraing. google_ad_type = "text_image"; I recall that you need to keep your eyes open for the left turn onto Glenbrittle Road; take this paved road to just before the campsite at the end of the road, or to the parking lot across from the Glen Brittle Hut, depending on which approach trail you want to take. The tiny summit is an amazing viewpoint but reaching it involves an arduous slog up scree. Sgùrr Alasdair (992 m n. m.), je nejvyšší vrchol pohoří Cuillin (gaelsky An Cuilthionn) na ostrově Skye a zároveň i nejvyšší vrchol tohoto ostrova, přináležejícího do souostroví Vnitřních Hebrid u západního pobřeží Skotska.Díky výšce 3255 stop se počítá mezi tzv. The rock underfoot varies from fine scree to large chunks with some boulders. Sgurr Alasdair via the Great Stone Chute. There is no feedback for this climb. It is named after Alexander Nicolson, who made the first recorded ascent in 1873. Summary:Sgurr Alasdair is the highest peak on Skye - and indeed, the highest UK island summit. Assuming you can find your way to the Sliglachen Hotel (highly recommended), take A863 East, then B8009 East. When you get the the couloir opening, cross over the scree to where the ground is firmer. Arran :: Glencoe :: Ben Sgurr Alasdair via the Great Stone Shoot Grade-2 . Search Routes near: Washington, United States. google_ad_width = 200; google_ad_channel =""; Over the years, the footfall up the Great Stone Chute has pushed a lot of smaller stones to the bottom of the scree chute, making it pretty hard going. google_ad_height = 280; Set off early on Saturday morning from home with the car loaded up with climbing and camping kit. Great Stone Chute Approach Topo (Sgurr Alasdair). Images //-->, , . Walking poles are advised. 4330 miles away. West Prior to this the mountain had been locally known as Sgurr Biorach. google_ad_client = "pub-0821736599960485"; This route on Sgurr Alasdair is famous for its 1000 ft. scree chute called "The Great Stone Chute". Great Stone Chute (Sgurr Alasdair) ... Great Stone Chute (Sgurr Alasdair) Parent: Sgùrr Alasdair. Highlands :: Central Index,