The Saddle, Forcan Ridge & Sgùrr na Sgìne –
💧 Water sources: Yes – burns on lower approach
🚴 Bike & Hike: No
🏕️ Wild camp: Yes – lower glen areas
🏊 Wild swim: Yes – nearby lochans in glens
A classic Kintail route featuring the exposed Forcan Ridge scramble onto The Saddle, followed by a rougher extension to Sgùrr na Sgìne, combining hands-on scrambling with steep mountain terrain.
(Munro) The Saddle 1010m
Lat/Long: 57.16227, -5.414935
OS Grid Ref: NG936131
(Munro) Sgùrr na Sgìne 945m
Lat/Long: 57.146577, -5.396949
OS Grid Ref: NG946113
8 miles | 7–9 hours | bog* | hike****
Grade 2 scramble for ridge
no deer stalking
Conditions: minimal bog, steep ascent, exposed ridge scrambling (Forcan Ridge), rough terrain to second Munro
Access notes: start from A87 roadside, out-and-back or loop options, Forcan Ridge is optional but main line
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