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OSM map layer · LineString
56.98, -6.29 · rel 10260759
56.98, -6.29 · rel 10260759
Rum Cuillin traverse
A 21,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Highland.
Loop walk
start = finish · Highland
21,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
21
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× summit
1× monument
Hallival
summit ·
on the route
21,6 km
100%
Manx Shearwater
monument ·
on the route
21,6 km
100%
Ainshval
summit ·
on the route
21,6 km
100%
Sgùrr nan Gillean
summit ·
on the route
21,6 km
100%
Trallval
summit ·
on the route
21,6 km
100%
Askival
summit ·
on the route
21,6 km
100%
Meall Breac
summit ·
435 m off route
21,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Rum Cuillin traverse is 21.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rum Cuillin traverse takes approximately 5h 24min to complete.
Yes, Rum Cuillin traverse is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Rum Cuillin traverse starts near coordinates 57.0151, -6.282.
Rum Cuillin traverse is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.