The Saddle · Sgùrr na Sgìne
The Saddle via Forcan Ridge and Sgùrr na Sgìne
Scramble · Grade 2Grade details
Grades describe the named technical sections, not every metre of the route.
Forcan Ridge (Summer): Grade 2 Grade reference
Route overview
This classic Kintail round tackles two outstanding Munros, featuring one of the mainland's finest ridge scrambles. Ascending via the sharp crest of the Forcan Ridge to the twin-summited peak of The Saddle, the route then traverses to the rocky crest of Sgùrr na Sgìne before a steep descent over Faochag. It is a superb, high-quality outing for experienced hillwalkers.
Terrain and underfoot
The route features a mix of excellent stalkers' paths, rough mountain tracks, and pathless boulder fields. The Forcan Ridge offers exposed scrambling with a tricky downclimb, though a bypass path exists. The descent from Faochag is unremittingly steep and often wet. The final section requires crossing the Allt Mhalagain, which can become impassable in heavy spate, requiring a detour along its western bank.
- Distance
- 13.9 km
- Ascent
- 1,461 m
- Typical time
- 5.5 - 7 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
A87 layby near Achnagart: The Saddle
The route starts from the layby roughly 300 metres east of the farm track, grid NG965146. Leave access clear.
A long, narrow roadside layby beside the A87. Keep the road and farm-track access clear.
Approximately 8 to 15 cars
- Walking approach and return
- The route begins by crossing the A87 and walking east to the hill path. Assess traffic and sightlines before crossing.