The Narrowest Ridge in Britain? The Central Cuillin Munros

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➤ In today's video I will be doing another Three Munros on the Cuillin on the Isle of Skye - Including Sgùrr a Mhadaidh, Sgùrr a Ghreadaidh & Sgurr na Banachdich.. this route traverses some very serious terrain including one of the narrowest ridges on the British Isles..
*Note these hills are extremely difficult to navigate & require good scrambling/climbing skills - if you are unsure then hire a guide - I used West Coast Mountain Guides (westcoast-mountainguides.co.uk/)
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Walk beginning
2:05 Revealing the view..
3:20 Sgùrr a Mhadaidh
4:45 An Dorus
7:28 Sgùrr a Ghreadaidh
8:25 Scrambling across the ridge
14:35 Sgurr na Banachdich
16:07 Debrief Day 3..
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@ScottishMunroJourney 11 ай бұрын

Since filming this series in May/June I am saddened to say that Dave Fowler from West Coast Mountain Guides has sadly lost his life in the mountains - I will leave the videos up at the moment in his memory. Dave gave me the best 4 days I have ever had in the Mountains and memories that will last with me forever. His passion and love for the outdoors really shows. He will be sadly missed by myself and many others. Thoughts are with everyone involved at this time - RIP Dave.. 🏔

@paulharvey9149 11 ай бұрын

You've been in my thoughts, James. I thought he was the same guide as you had as soon as his name was released. It must have come as a shock, and left you feeling a bit out of sorts for a while. Good idea to use the videos as a fitting memorial,

@davidcalder8210 10 ай бұрын

James it’s your call I’d say leave this here for us to watch only met him once but listening to him encouraging you reminds me of when i met him in Glencoe same encouraging words to his client on that day too his voice was very distinctive still hard to take this all in must be difficult for yourself after spending time with him cherish your memories with Dave

@natalieminnis 10 ай бұрын

I'd heard about the accident, but have only just realised it was the guide featured in your videos. It was a terrible tragedy, and I think your videos are a wonderful tribute to Dave, especially the lovely drone footage of him on the Inn Pinn.

@enigma1000 9 ай бұрын

Just enjoyed watching your trip but stunned to see this news. So sad but may he rest peacefully.

@paultrussy4243 8 ай бұрын

Terribly sad news. I'm really sorry to read this.

@fredscratchet1355 Жыл бұрын

Wow this mini series has been amazing, and I thought Crib Goch was exposed😄. Thanks James this has been so enjoyable.

@45ltr Жыл бұрын

8 days there , a life time of memories, wife couldnt look at the screen, i did the cuillins starting from Sligachan and then moved into glen brittle , looking forward to the next installment 👍

@ericireland9302 25 күн бұрын

Unreal that mate. The exposure is something else 😮

@billybarbour-oy5jb Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video up in Skye, you've been so lucky with the weather brilliant 👍

@andylanigan3752 Жыл бұрын

Superb.Even although you admitted you were a bit fearful,you cruised it.Stunning footage.

@LakeDistrictcyclist Жыл бұрын

You couldn’t of asked for better weather for your trip, every day been stunning 😊

@danceswithwolves6841 Жыл бұрын

Serious scrambling there - maximum respect James! You also hit the jackpot with the weather!

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

I was so lucky 😁

@bruces6893 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic effort again James, the views were stunning. Its amazing how nervous I get watching u scrabble on those narrow ledges lol.

@Martycycleman Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing the geography is a truly stunning. We'll done Dave. Every time I've been to Sky it's rained.

@LakeDistrictcyclist Жыл бұрын

Well done on that ridge mate fantastic achievement

@kisilvan Жыл бұрын

Stunning views again. The way the guides just saunter along the arete 😂 A big well done to you, truly an achievement and your 200th soon 😊

@jasonwaring588 Жыл бұрын

Well done James amazing footage and spectacular views ( slightly jealous 😅) .Good luck on your next climb stay safe 👊👊

@grahamavis6105 Жыл бұрын

Love the video. Did them many years ago now in the rain and the best piece of advice is always keep 3 points of contact with the rock, even if one of them is your 'arse'!!! You are a very lucky lad with the weather which I reckon you have fully deserved. Music by Beluga Lagoon....what's not to love about your Skye series. Top man James!!

@879rogerio Жыл бұрын

Amazing weather and views

@stephenwoods7118 11 ай бұрын

I’ve watched all your videos and, whilst I’ve enjoyed every one, this one compelled me to comment. The footage is 1st class, the scenery out of this world and the camaraderie with your guide comes across vividly. This type of adventure is well beyond my personal limitations (couldn’t cope with the exposure (as felt ill watching this!) so thank you for sharing. I agree that these videos should remain online as a fitting tribute.

@jonathanwillingham9113 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video James, thank you. The weather again, fantastic. Great scrambling in superb scenery. The views were mind blowing. You have a really good guide. Thank you for sharing the video and I look forward to your next one.

@trapper1948 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic James! Well done!

@Jonathanart-jm9fx Жыл бұрын

The epitome of a sweaty palms video. Brilliant stuff.

@westcoastmountainguides8848 Жыл бұрын

Another great episode! I was really glad we did the South Ridge of Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh, this is one of my favourite sections of the Cuillin. Can't wait to see the last episode.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, it was a fantastic day & a highlight of my week 😁👍

@m1klgordon Жыл бұрын

I can hardly type because my hands are shaking. Astounding footage James. Thank you!

@jolaslens Жыл бұрын

Perfect weather, beautiful views , crazy fantastic ridge😍

@andrewkingdom Жыл бұрын

Well done superb views I did that section years ago no rope it was nicknamed back then The walk in the sky wow to be young again we’ll done brought back nice memories

@scottishclimber7630 Жыл бұрын

Another superb day on Skye James. You were really lucky getting such good weather for your trip. ATB Derek

@Triecat Жыл бұрын

Watching this and feel genuinely sick at those drops and ridges. Well done!!

@balearicburger Жыл бұрын

Love your bravery

@danjeory3659 Жыл бұрын

Incredible! Hope you had a well-deserved whisky in Sligachan Hotel after that!

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you - haha no whisky but plenty 🍺 that night 😂

@charlesrobert9527 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video James. It was impossible to watch and not feel the tension and see the narrowness of the arête. Congratulations on a brilliantly successful day.

@stigfloberghagenphotography 17 күн бұрын

Beautiful video 🙂👍

@ScottishMunroJourney 16 күн бұрын

Thank you 😁

@stigfloberghagenphotography 16 күн бұрын

@@ScottishMunroJourney 🙂👍

@allankerr668 Жыл бұрын

Just fantastic James! Well done! Very brave! And the views.......Thank you!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@doughobbs7706 Жыл бұрын

oh I do love the Cuilllins.....they are truly unique!

@A.S.R.68 Жыл бұрын

Utterly stunning! 👍. You were so lucky with the weather too. Perfect. 👍

@itsablack1 Жыл бұрын

Great vid 👍 That is some ridge , no doubt the camera isn't showing just how much of a drop there is .. Don't think I'll be doing it anytime soon , or ever 😂 Waiting for your last vid on Skye , with your 200th 👍 217 myself , finally got to do Starav the other week , didn't do the five you did , did the three and the ascent for those three are massive. No wonder you found it tough by the end.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you - its an amazing place thats for sure! Dave gave me a lot of confidence as he was great 😁 Nice one, yeah the Starav bunch are difficult, well done on the 3, definitely a more enjoyable day that way 😁 Cheers, James

@russlavis4648 Жыл бұрын

Bravo Zulu. What an epic journey you are on. Another great movie; I'm looking forward to the next one already.

@markm477 Жыл бұрын

Watching Dave nonchalantly dandering across that arete gave me the absolute fear! 🤯 Incredible work James, fantastic scenes! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@TheMadmacs Жыл бұрын

yeah i was just gonna say, does it help or make things worse to see dave calmly walk across stuff i would be bear hugging and occasionally using my teeth to grab on?

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you, haha it was crazy - but gives you a bit of confidence seeing him do that 😂 Cheers, James

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

@@TheMadmacs haha it made me feel like I was learning to walk again 😂 seeing him do it so easily..

@danbrown4772 Жыл бұрын

Your guide is very skilled and shepherding you with much grace.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

He was fantastic 😁

@williampaterson1706 Жыл бұрын

Amazing James stunning part of the world 3 to go for the big 200

@angelfishtiger 10 ай бұрын

What an absolute treat to watch this. Something I can only dream of doing and seeing. A Magnificent achievement. RIP Dave, the mountains have lost a hero ❤

@grahamhaines9931 Жыл бұрын

One of the best parts of the ridge. I did exactly the same route back in 1999 when I compleated my round of Munros on Greadaidh. The best bit is over Thormaid and the 3 teeth - a super ridge scramble! Really pleased you had cracking weather for this. It’s amazing how your confidence grows as you traverse this part of the ridge. Thanks for sharing James.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham, it really is a fantastic part of the ridge, was a highlight of my week.. what a way to compleate! Cheers, James

@davids9549 8 ай бұрын

The first footage I've seen of the Ghreadaidh ridge, I reckon most people who get up there are too 'preoccupied' to film it - understandably so! I did about half of the Cuillin peaks many years ago, and could hardly tackle them now, so I'm very grateful for you giving me a taste of the ones I never got up.

@ScottishMunroJourney 8 ай бұрын

It was one of my favourite parts of the ridge, exposed but enjoyable at the same time! Cheers, James

@michellegrant5928 Жыл бұрын

A shout out for Sgurr na Stri. That's my hill! I'll never climb the Cuillins (being 10 parts hiker, and 0 parts climber), but that's a few of them I'm eager to experience. Huge congrats for overcoming your nerves on the hairy parts and summitting such beautiful munros.

@ScottishMunroJourney 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😁 Sgurr na Stri is definitely on my list for the future! Cheers, James

@DavoidJohnson Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this was worth waiting for. !

@pjagger69 Жыл бұрын

Cold sweaty feet again watching this episode. Hammering home that I like hill walking and wouldn’t enjoy being that exposed. I renamed the CMD Arête approach to Ben Nevis to Constant Mortal Danger Arête after doing it last September.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Haha I honestly nearly forgot about exposure as I was concentrating so much 😂 not done the CMD yet but sure i’ll have a video on it one day 😁 Cheers, James

@MyScottishAdventures Жыл бұрын

Fantastic James. Looked amazing. You always manage to get great days in the hills lol. Looking forward to your next video.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, I have been so lucky this year 😂 Cheers, James

@eddieharwood7788 Жыл бұрын

Well done James. It all looks so much more chaotic with the route much less clear than I remember. I have done the Ghreadhaidh ridge quite a few times but not recently. The last i took my collie who sauntered along the very crest of the ridge until I finally lost my nerve as she was about to spring up a metre from a very narrow ridge to a very narrow boulder top, when I put her in my rucksac for the last bit. You'll find the Gillean west ridge a doddle now although I am sure it is technically harder than today.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie, it was a fantastic ridge - must have been incredible with a Collie! Your right, this certainly did help for the west ridge of Gillean, still wasn’t easy - coming soon 😂 Cheers, James

@jacklynch2369 4 ай бұрын

Man this is awesome! Well done

@Kanailad Жыл бұрын

one word - superb

@darrennelson3321 Жыл бұрын

superb well done

@paulharvey9149 Жыл бұрын

Wow, James! Just wow! You must be feeling very pleased with yourself indeed - and very confident, as if you can manage to conquer that, on the end of a rope where everything looks much the same and yet is so physically demanding that it requires 100% of your concentration and flexibility; well you could manage just about anything, I reckon! It might even do your railway career some good - you never know!

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul - what a place it is.. the rope certainly helped but still a lot of concentration & effort required 😂 Cheers, James

@wanderingscot8479 Жыл бұрын

I was in Skye on the Cullins first weekend in June and did 6 on the ridge. Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh was my 250th. I didn’t do the part from Ghreadaidh to Banachdich, which looks interesting from your video 😂. I did it the next day up and down, easy peasy 😁

@andrewsadventures5747 Жыл бұрын

Superb James. You know how to do a great vlog that’s for sure. What great weather you are having! Look forward to the next vid 👍

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew 😁 it was a fantastic trip, weather obviously helped 😂 cheers, James

@1199anderson Жыл бұрын

Great stuff James 👍

@delboyg2690 Жыл бұрын

You made it look very easy James. You certainly did get the weather. Couldn’t ask for a better milestone of 200 after finishing the Cuillins. Very well done 👏🏻

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you, was so lucky with weather 😁

@barriegreenhalgh194 Жыл бұрын

Great video James, I’m loving these Skye videos. Superb weather for your trip also. I’m really willing you on now….you’re getting closer to the magic 282!

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you, was so lucky with weather 😁 haha I am getting there now!

@TheMadmacs Жыл бұрын

just awe inspiring you guys, get the feeling dave could do it without putting down his tea, but that amount of exposure is just awe inspiring to see you guys amble over it.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes Dave made it look easy 😂

@DAoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hi James, brilliant mate, what stunning views, and fair play, that takes some bottle. Dave sounds like an excellent guide. I just can’t believe how lucky you have been with the weather, surely you paid extra for that? Haha Thank you so so much for sharing with us again, and looking forward to the next episode already. Thanks again Dave 😀⛰🥾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ScottishMunroJourney 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave 😁 haha was so lucky with the weather for this trip.. if only it had continued into July 😂 Cheers, James

@DAoutdoors 11 ай бұрын

@@ScottishMunroJourney Yeah July has been a bit manky to say the least! Haha

@jakeosaur237 Жыл бұрын

Hi James, I passed both you and your guide at Am Bastier, the weather last month was unusually brilliant, hope you had a good day and best of luck with the Munros, might bump into you again soon ;)

@ScottishMunroJourney 11 ай бұрын

Hi there, hope you enjoyed your trip in the Cuillin - what weather we had! Might bump into you again one day 😂 Cheers, James

@shirleytaylor8024 Жыл бұрын

I live in Skye and have been up the Cullins many times. Love to see incredible footage like this in fabulous weather. Not easy to hit it lucky with the weather here😂

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you - I was so lucky with the weather for this trip 😂🏔

@davidmccarter9479 Жыл бұрын

I was up on Skye at the end of May in that wonderful weather. Very keen to go back and hire a guide. Your videos of the Cuillin are not only very instructive, as per usual, but hugely enjoyable, just such good documentary of an exciting place. I think this is what sets the Cuillin apart. Really good to watch. Thanks a million!

@merkyw4187 Жыл бұрын

Wow James... thats surely put manners on my own quest to follow in your footsteps ! No way i think ill ever do those ridge walks even though i summited Mont Blanc on saturday lol tough also but nothing like the black cuillin..in Scotland and skye too from next thursday :) 2 weeks of heaven M ☘️ ill be booking dave to drag me blindfolded up in the future

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Haha you will have to do it Merky, dave is fantastic he will get you through it 😂 Well done on Mont Blanc! Great achievement, how was it? I would love to do something like that one day 😁 Cheers, James

@merkyw4187 Жыл бұрын

@ScottishMunroJourney James, it was doable but tough up and down steep rocky path with crampons and fresh snow with ice axe 🪓 and two sleepless nites in huts but with great atmosphere.. the views were fantastic also, you'd love it M ☘️

@derreckdeckerson9917 7 ай бұрын

Well done mate that looked amazing and terrifying 👏

@ScottishMunroJourney 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, terrifying but somehow enjoyable 🤣

@callumswansborough1779 Жыл бұрын

I have made peace with the fact that I will probably not bag all the munros… It’s ones like this I’ll not mind missing 😂 I’m on edge (pun unintended!) watching this 😅 Very happy that folk like yourself make videos of hills like this, I can enjoy watching and that’ll do me

@RogerBrowne Жыл бұрын

I'm only chasing metric Munros (over 1000m), which conveniently saves me from having to bag the hairy Skye ones. :)

@yerjokin Жыл бұрын

Not enough superlatives to describe how amazing that views are along with the scrambling and your footage mate🤩! It’s bn great watching your Cullin episodes and look forward to the next instalment 😎

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 😁🏔

@argyllrestlessnatives Жыл бұрын

Very well done James, thanks for sharing your videos, such an inspiration 😀👍

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

@Craig-MItchell Жыл бұрын

Fabulous 😎

@jimbo12345abc Жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery but not for the faint hearted, probably closest I’ll get to being up there 😂 fair play to you 👏👏👏

@munro12 Жыл бұрын

Wow .... Well done absolutely spectacular. I could never undertake the Skye Munros and I'll bet they'll stop many folk from bagging all the Munros. I wish there could be 2nd teir whereby all the mainland Munros could be the big achievement.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you, they are difficult thats for sure.. but with a guide they are definitely doable 😁 I can see why a lot of people leave them until last 😂 Cheers, James

@peterdouglas3170 Жыл бұрын

Wow that was a bit scary but loved it don’t know how you held your nerve at some points great video well done 👍

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, think the adrenaline got me through it 😂

@daveg-j1866 Жыл бұрын

If there was a love button I'd have pressed it, had to make do with a like... Thanks James

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😂🏔

@philiptaylor7902 Жыл бұрын

Amazing, don’t know how you managed to traverse that arête, my legs would be total jelly..

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

I think it was pure adrenaline 😂

@Queenofhorror91 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic footage 👏 this made my legs shake just watching you 😅 ive just started my own hill walking journey but i dont know if i will be brave enough to tackle this. So sorry to hear about Dave, just shows that even the most experienced hill climbers can run into difficulties up there 😢

@jamesbell6889 Жыл бұрын

Great effort James, what conditions again. Really enjoying the series and a taster of what to expect, really useful. Your guide seems excellent too 👌

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thanks James, was really lucky with the weather! Dave was a brilliant guide 😁 Cheers, James

@Slademarkable Жыл бұрын

Great video, I think it's more common for a guide to take clients to the two Munro's from An Dorus and return there, rather than cross the summit ridge of Greadaith? I have crossed the Aonach Eagach, this is a further notch (excuse the pun) up!!

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you - yes your right thats the most common way 😁 but I gave Dave full control of the routes, being 1:1 gives you a bit more scope.. definitely the best way to approach Banachdich 😁 haha AE Ridge is an awesome day out too! Cheers, James

@natalieminnis Жыл бұрын

Unbelieveably lucky! I was going to ask how far in advance you'd booked this - 6 months, wow. Just fantastic footage despite the battery going. Despite the exposure (which I'm not keen on, apart from it providing wonderful views) the rocks looked magical.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

I was so lucky, probably the best week of the year so far 😁 if only it can be like that every time we book holidays etc.. 😂

@trig6712 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely Amazing but Really Frightening .. Er rr" No Fur Me " I would probably grab the first loose boulder Hi thank you both

@TheLmfaodyl Жыл бұрын

2:13 beautiful

@MikeBates007 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video - well done. Looked amazing. Was up there last week and it was clagged in so very jealous of your views! How do those guides do it so effortlessly?!

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes Dave made it look so easy!

@00corwin00 Жыл бұрын

amazing. thanks for this video, very lucky with the weather. unlike crazy pinnacles, do you need professional support to walk them? asking as coming from Continent requires a bit more planning.

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁 I hired a guide for all my trips in Cuillin, the route finding is difficult.. Dave at West Coast Mountain Guides was great! Cheers, James

@williambell8282 Жыл бұрын

I can't remember the climb up to Sgurr a Ghreadaid being technical at all. It was just a standard scramble

@ScottishMunroJourney Жыл бұрын

Yeah it wasn’t too difficult getting up to Ghreadaid, the climb out of An Dorus probably the hardest part 😁

@garyboyle695 Жыл бұрын

That all depends on your level of experience and ability.

@blehoo1 29 күн бұрын

Terrifying

@nilesdelta8636 Жыл бұрын

Another hair raising experience and that’s just watching.

@alistairthow1384 Жыл бұрын

Day three is certainly the "spinal tap" film! Definitely all the way up to 11James😅 You almost blew one of the greatest days of your life by not bringing enough batteries, never do that again James 🙄