Start
215 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
57.14, -5.24 · rel 18071407
57.14, -5.24 · rel 18071407
South Glen Shiel Ridge
27,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Highland · 57.14°N ·
5.24°W
27,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× summit
Sgùrr an Doire Leathain
summit ·
on the route
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Aonach air Chrith
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on the route
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Druim Shionnach
summit ·
on the route
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Creag a' Mhaim
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on the route
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Creag nan Damh
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on the route
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Sgurr an Lochain
summit ·
on the route
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Maol Chinn-dearg
summit ·
on the route
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Sgurr Coire na Feinne
summit ·
92 m off route
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Sgurr Beag
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209 m off route
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03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
38 m
–
989 m
0 km
13,6 km
27,1 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
752 m elevation
Halfway
855 m elevation
Three quarters
768 m elevation
Finish
38 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
South Glen Shiel Ridge is 27.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, South Glen Shiel Ridge takes approximately 6h 45min to complete.
No, South Glen Shiel Ridge is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
South Glen Shiel Ridge starts near coordinates 57.1535, -5.179.
South Glen Shiel Ridge is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.