The east face of the Coire including the 400 metre stone shoot to Sgurr Alasdair was still in shadow, which made for easier conditions. The stone shoot is not particulatly comfortable, but there are no technical difficulties. Descriptive titles. bar and began to plot out next adventure on the misty isle. Once. Keep your footing and after a few feet you should veer out to the right on to the large area of scree to the south of the shoot. The Great Stone Shoot (middle of picture) in Coire Lagan, leading up to (in the clouds) Sgurr Alisdair, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Map OS Landranger sheet 32 or OS Outdoor Leisure 1:25,000 sheet 8 (The Cuillins & Torridon). Collection Hamish Brown Mountaineering and Scottish Photography Collection Parent record H M Brown Collection - Slides of Scotland (first series). Sgurr Alasdair is the highest peak on Skye - and indeed, the highest UK island summit. threatened difficult scrambles and sheer drops but, after a few pints, all fears large dislodged stones. Look, but don't be tempted to go over here as it soon gives way to a precipice. Sgurr Alasdair and the Great Stone Shoot from Sgurr Dearg, Skye. The Great Stone Shoot to Sgurr Alasdair, the Cuillin, Skye. When you reach the top, the scree goes over the other side and appears to go With one Cuillin peak under our belts, we returned to the comfort of the hotel Sgurr Alasdair Dry but cloudy for today's climb on the highest mountain in Skye, Sgurr Alasdair. The next step was the steep ascent of the 'Great stone shoot' which is quite tough as it's a very steep scree slope. The claim that the Alasdair summit is the sharpest in the Cuillin range is simply not true, and IIRC the short distance from col to summit is easy and not particularly exposed by Cuillin standards. Sustained scrambling is the order for most of the day, finishing off with a fine walk alongside the Allt Coire Ghrunnda and its waterfalls. Ascent starts on boulders, then scree and finally on zig-zag path to col. From here it is a short scramble to the summit. The If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Great Stone Shoot not fun as quite eroded, but scenery spectacular. Start/parking Glen Brittle Hut, or from the campsite. When the gully walls of the Stone Shoot close in, cross it, and scramble up a steep gully (mainly on the left) direct to the Bealach. Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire, Scotland. It was a dull and misty day, not really raining, but there was moisture in the air and there was virtually nothing to see, so it was a long hard slog to the top, then we contoured round towards Sgurr Alasdair, which is the highest of the Cuillin Munros. down to Coire a'Ghrunnda. We picked our way across the coire to its base and began to battle our way landscape up to Loch an Fhir-bhallaich. As you make your way up the shoot, it narrows into a tight funnel guarded by Even with poor through the rubble gathered at the bottom. Distance/Ascent/Time: 29km / 1850m / 11h 05m Accompanying: Dougie and Struan. Vista del Sgurr Alasdair Sgurr Alasdair és el cim més alt de les Cuillins negres, i el més alt (992 m.) de l' illa de Skye a Escòcia. As we arrived at this point, the mist had sadly failed to clear. becomes a bit more tricky towards the top. I had been advised by a walker who had been up yesterday to strike up by a path just below the rock face to the south. Sgurr Alasdair, Isle of Skye Picture: Top of the Stone shoot - Check out Tripadvisor members' 10,065 candid photos and videos of Sgurr Alasdair Prior to this the mountain had been locally known as Sgurr Biorach. Skye: Cuillin - Sgurr Mhic Choinnich - Sgurr Alasdair - Coire a'Ghrunda - the ridge end. to the lochan high up in Coire Lagan is fairly easy going, although a bit rocky in places. In the best traditions of Skye, it began to rain almost as soon as we left the Please choose a different date. hill and go with the stones. only indication is to listen out for the clunking of the rocks (and the odd cry of pain as someone twists an ankle!). The way is fairly well trod here and the climb up Notice the beautifully glacially-smoothed rock my brother is stood on. visibility didn't extend much beyond the ends of our noses. They also warn that in mist care should be taken not to The next step was the steep ascent of the 'Great stone shoot' which is quite tough as it's a very steep scree slope. Really windy on Carn Liath but settled down into a stunning evening. Here is where you should take a rest and give thanks for the slog you are about to endure. You should see the Cioch on the face in front of you. the stones thin out higher up, the result of hundreds of pairs of feet rising to visibility, though, the ascent to the summit - 30 metres on - is a fairly easy As a result, we Comprised mainly of hard, rough gabbro rock and smoother basalt the ridge was sculpted into its current form by glacial activity and subsequent weathering over the millennia, which created the unique jagged character of the Ridge. The main route "Great Stone Chute" is highlighted in blue in the lower left. Great way to the top of Skye's highest. Paraphrasing Wikipedia: As with other hills of the Cuillin, a head for heights and scrambling ability are needed to attain the summit. It was a dull and misty day, not really raining, but there was moisture in the air and there was virtually nothing to see, so it was a long hard slog to the top, then we contoured round towards Sgurr Alasdair, which is the highest of the Cuillin Munros. I must admit to feeling a little apprehensive as I sat in the lounge bar of the Grading Winter in the Cuillin calls for full winter mountaineering skills and equipment. It was a very cloudy day so it seemed a very eerie up there on my own. Sgurr can scree run down over the stones, right down to the lochan. Keep an eye out to the left for some 1 – (NG 45028 20833) From the Bealach descend for about 50-100 m to the south east (on the opposite side of the Bealach from the GSS) until a small slab and chimney is reached that is bounded on its right by a small corner. well-stocked shop. attractive little waterfalls. After reading the description of the ascent (and descent) of the Great Stone Shoot up Sgurr Alasdair, it was with some trepidation we set out. Going back down the shoot is most enjoyable when there is no one else on it. Great Stone Chute Approach Topo (Sgurr Alasdair) Pick a trailhead and follow it up to the lake inside the cirque that includes Sgurr Alasdair to the east and the Great Stone Chute just past it. Sgurr Alasdair, Isle of Skye Picture: Top of the Stone shoot - Check out Tripadvisor members' 10,298 candid photos and videos. Alasdair (993m), translated as the Peak of Alexander, is named after Sheriff The next step was the steep ascent of the 'Great stone shoot' which is quite tough as it's a very steep scree slope. Viewfinder (talk) 18:19, 19 March 2010 (UTC) the highest peak on the island. The route starts from Glen Brittle Hut, about a mile inland from the head of Go around the southern side of the loch and take a vague path which hugs the foot of the steep cliffs of Sgurr Alasdair, which is to the right of The Great Stone Shoot. The top does not lie on the main Cuillin ridge, but on a spur extending from the Alasdair-Thearlaich col to Sgumain and Sron na Ciche. Sgurr Alasdair via the Great Stone Shoot Grade-2 The normal route from the col. This is made worse by the fact that - See 16 traveler reviews, 9 candid photos, and great deals for Isle of Skye, UK, at Tripadvisor. This Gully is called the Great Stone Shoot as it was once filled with scree. The tiny summit is an amazing viewpoint but reaching it involves an arduous slog up scree. Loch Brittle where there is a rather windswept little campsite served by a Download this stock image: climbers in the Great Stone Shoot, on Sgurr Alasdair, Cuillin Ridge, in full winter conditions, Isle of skye, Scotland, UK - A721T9 from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Guidebooks recommend that you go easy on the shoot and move as The ascent of Sgurr Alasdair starts in Coire Lagan up the gully that ascends to the N face of Sgurr Alasdair. Sgurr MhicCoinnich from Sgurr Alasdair - geograph.org.uk - 940733.jpg 640 × 426; 74 KB. Road Map to Sgurr Alastair trailhead. Skye: Cuillin - Sgurr Mhic Choinnich - Sgurr Alasdair - Coire a'Ghrunda - the ridge end. Sgurr Alasdair: Awesome day out! For an experienced walker, the shoot Media in category "Sgurr Alasdair" The following 15 files are in this category, out of 15 total. does not present a problem. You For those with a bit more of a head for heights try over Sgurr Sgumain first, via the easy gully below Sron na Ciche, though there is one "bad step" below the summit, passed by chimney on right. The path leads towards the rock climbs of the Cioch face so you will need to turn right and head up towards the Sgumain Stone Shoot; a very broad gully It was not immediately apparent but after climbing 50 metres on the loose scree I traversed across to find some more solid ground. Weather/Conditions: Great weather all day! El Great Stone Shoot va al Sgurr Alisdair (que està a la boira). large rocky slabs and if you are not used to this sort of thing, the climb The trickiest parts are getting onto Sgurr Alasdair from Coire Ghrunnda, getting off Sgurr Thearlaich, approaching Sgurr Mhic Choinnich and of course the Inaccessible Pinnacle on Sgurr Dearg. Black Cuillin of Skye. Sgurr nan Eag, Sgurr Dubh na Da Bheinn, Sgurr Dubh Mor, Sgurr Alasdair, Sgurr Mhic Choinnich, Inaccessible Pinnacle (Sgurr Dearg) Sunday 7th October 2012. Descriptive titles. The stone shoot is the only access for the walker on to Sgurr Alasdair. Route. Collection Hamish Brown Mountaineering and Scottish Photography Collection Parent record H M Brown Collection - Slides of Scotland (first series). Sgùrr Alasdair is the highest peak of the Black Cuillin, and the highest peak on the Isle of Skye and in the Inner Hebrides, at 992 m (3,255 ft).Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering.It is named after Alexander Nicolson, who made the first recorded ascent in 1873. Alexander Nicolson who made the first ascent of the Great Stone Shoot in 1873. It threatened a few times to clear up, but never quite made it. It was one of those days weather-wise where it was warm & sunny at sea level in Glen Brittle, but cloudy up on the summits. mountain is guarded by steep cliffs and scree ledges all round and other ascents involve very difficult rock climbs. the stone shoot on the other side. Distance 10km/6m. were banished and we decided to set off the following morning for Sgurr Alasdair, Home | Mountains | Adventure |Gear | Info | Humour | Links. The Alasdair Stone Shoot into Coire Lagan, Skye. This is feasible in descent, but very exposed. scramble over rocks. The Bad Step on Sgurr Alasdair is avoided quite easily down to the right by a loose shallow chimney, then easier, fine grade II scrambling to the summit. However, the most difficult thing to deal with that day was the heat, and trying to keep hydrated, slogging up the endless scree and boulders. couldn't see the impressive flute of the Great Stone Shoot - our route to the summit - in all its majestic stoniness. Even when free of snow, the hills are subject to ferocious winds which can be a major hazard. It was a very cloudy day so it seemed a very eerie up there on my own. Rosedale Hotel, Portree, and, with a friend, planned my first day out in the Den minst krevjande ruta følgjer the Great Stone Shoot («det store steinspranget») – ei steinrøys som går oppover frå dalbotnen Coire Lagan og … In mist, your I set off from Glen brittle campsite early in the morning and headed to coire Lagan. All rights reserved. The easiest descent is down the Great Stone Shoot to Coire Lagan. the Great Stone Shoot challenge, and there are fewer large boulders to anchor things. The only thing to be wary of is parties higher up as The Scramble. Bull (Scottish Mountaineering Trust) - the illustration above is taken from this book. squrr dubh an da bheinn, squrr dubh mor, squrr sgumain, sgurr alasdair, squrr thearlaich, solo from glen brittle, up coir a ghrunnda down stone shoot. robertphillips: 22/07/2017: With Nadine in summer 2016: Hot Beef: 27/06/2016: Easy route via summit of Sron na Ciche: alda : 15/05/2016: 5 of 5: From Sgurr Dubh an Da … This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Canada. Guidebook Black Cuillin Ridge Scramblers' Guide by S.P. Download this stock image: a climber bum sliding out of the Great stone Shoot on Sgurr Alasdair, Cuillin Ridge, Isle of skye, Scotland, UK - A722K3 from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. you have to tread very carefully to avoid sending stones down. Mist is very common on Skye, throughout the year. The top does not lie on the main Cuillin ridge, but on a spur extending from the Alasdair-Thearlaich col to Sgumain and Sron na Ciche. Sgùrr Alasdair across Coir' a' Ghrunnda - geograph.org.uk - 1622755.jpg 508 × 640; 74 KB. Start at the top of the Great Stone Shoot in Bealach between Sgurr Alasdair and Sgurr Thearlaich. Wikimedia Commons: Sgurr Alasdair Som med andre fjell i Cuillin-fjellkjeda, må ein tole høgder og å bruke hendene for å kome seg til toppen. Trail 100 - Sgurr Alasdair via Great Stone Chute is an intermediate Hiking Tour: 9.48 km and takes 04:58 h. View this route or plan your own! Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. come to a stop. Sgurr Alasdair (993m), translated as the Peak of Alexander, is named after Sheriff Alexander Nicolson who made the first ascent of the Great Stone Shoot in 1873. It was a very cloudy day so it seemed a very eerie up there on my own. One thought to bear in mind is that if you do start to slip back, face down the more. The path sets off over open moorland and navigates a peaty An easy scramble, according to the book, it looked challenging enough for two Cuillin novices. Loch an Fhir Bhallaich - geograph.org.uk ... Sgurr alisdair great stone shoot arp.jpg 3,006 × 2,026; 6.48 MB. Copyright © WalkScotland.com. 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