Prev. Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers! Lochan Coire Lagan. Further down the corrie the rain subsided and I strolled back on the grass to the path along the Allt Dearg Mor which after another hour and a half brought me back to Sligachan. 2000 Am Basteir and Bruach na Frithe. Menu Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation. The peaks of Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Basteir and Bruach na Frithe form a chain at the northern end of the Black Cuillin. We summitted Am Basteir (also known as 'The Executioner' GULP) before returning over the bad step and on to Sgurr nan Gillean. Am Basteir has only one awkward point, which is a gap about half way up. Sgurr Dubh Mor. After our delightful excursion to Knoydart, Inverie and Meall Buidhe we took the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale and arrived at the Sligachan Hotel around midday. We walked slowly up the scree slope to the col, where we caught up with an all-male hiking group who had stopped for lunch. We used a rope (and a guide who knew how to use it) for added security. that is about a 4b boulder problem which in big boots is very tricky for many non-climbers. The latter is quick and easy and Am Basteir can still be ticked by its East Ridge which is an easy scramble except for a couple of moves of Difficult on The Bad Step (but this can be bypassed or abseiled). Lake circumnavigation - a MUST. Hiking | M - Sgurr nan Gillean, AmBasteir, Bruach na Frithe | Guided walk with one roped climb and one roped lowered descent. 23 May 2019. So they were glad today to get views from the tops and only a few showers. The climb down the bad step is fairly easy if you're used to backwards down climbing, HOWEVER, the risk if you slip here is high. 1.5m below you will see a platform big enough for both feet. We walked to the summit of Bruach na Frithe, before we skirted under Am Bastier to Bealach a' Bhasteir. If we are talking the step to get to the top of Am Bastier coming from the Tooth on the main ridge traverse (isn't that the west side?) A rather typical day for the Cuillins as far as our experience with these island hills goes! The bad step is most easily avoided via an elusive moderate scrambling route on the south face but can be reascended (i.e. Rats! On the East Ridge of Am Basteir, we stayed close to the crest, and tackled the bad step in both directions, before finally cutting beneath Am Basteir and crossing the head of Fionn Choire and up our eleventh Munro; Bruach Na Frithe, the only Munro on the main Cuillin Ridge to feature a trig point. The ascent of Am Basteir is an exposed scramble; the direct descent of the Bad Step is a Severe rock-climb, avoiding which requires difficult route-finding on dangerous ground. Leaving Am Basteir Bad step Ted comes up the Bad Step Easy walking down Am Basteir Lota Corrie and Sgurr Beag Taking the path under the west ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean we worked our way round to the scree which pores out of number 4/5 gully. 18. No views from the summits and some exposed scrambling on slippery rock on the ridge. The easiest route to Am Basteir is the east ridge, which is its left-hand ridge as seen from Sligachan, but a recent rockfall on the crest of this ridge has left a difficult gap to be crossed and a rope should be taken to safeguard this passage.From Sligachan follow the path, which is also the route to Sgurr nan Gillean, southwards across the moor for about 3½ kilometres. But yes, desync has always been an issue in DayZ, even in DayZ mod there was a lot of it. They were looking towards Sgurr nan Gillean, where several climbers appeared to be jammed in a pair of cracks on the route. 15. When viewed Sligachan they are an impressive sight, though Bruach na Frithe is hidden from view behind the subsidary peak of Sgurr a'Bhasteir. Go down a sloping ledge on the south side of the ridge until it is possible to climb down to a lower ledge from which it is easy to return to the crest. When light rain set in I made sure that I got down into the green Fionn Choire before it got too heavy. Whether you love hiking or cycling, The Cuillin Hills is a region where 20 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. 16. We summitted Am Basteir (also known as 'The Executioner' GULP) before returning over the bad step and on to Sgurr nan Gillean. Knights Peak is the forth pinnacle and the Munro the fifth. Before reaching Coire Riabhach climb south-west onto the low rounded ridge which overlooks the Bhasteir Gorge and go up it towards the foot of the Pinnacle Ridge. It stands at the head of Coire a' Bhasteir and forms a narrow peak on the Main Ridge, its north face almost vertical and its south face above Lota Corrie only slightly less steep. With the second Munro of this walk bagged by Frank we returned to Bealach na Lice and followed the well-cairned and easy path leading down into Fionn Choire and towards the Allt Dearg Mor. 19. Soon I embarked on climbing the east ridge of Am Basteir and made my way to about the middle of the ridge where an awkward vertical drop of about 2m blocks the way. If you're confronted by it, turn around and retrace your steps for 50 yards, and head to your right (south) where there is an opportunity to climb down (facing the rock wall) to scree and terraces of sloping rock a … 14. From there we proceeded west along the ridge via 'the bad step'. ... "The bad step" is an exiting and pretty exposed part where you have to scramble along a steep rock. Hence, we hired a guide for our Munro round for this outing. News In the know? Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today. Am Basteir is a vertically-sided … 14. 16. Click Option to View: Route Map. We made good progress into the corie and then onto the slippery Am Basteir over the bad step. There is no 'easy' way to get to the summit of Am Basteir. From there we proceeded west along the ridge via 'the bad step'.The climb down the bad step is fairly easy if you're used to backwards down climbing, HOWEVER, the risk if you slip here is high. 17. 17. Lake circumnavigation - a MUST. Am Basteir. On I went to Bruach na Frithe where the wind was so strong that I quickly returned to the Bealach nan Lice where I met a party of three hill walkers on their way up to the ridge. ... "The bad step" is an exiting and pretty exposed part where you have to scramble along a steep rock. M242 | on descent from the summit) without difficulty. They had been out the last 2 days on Skye being guided up the In Pinn, Sgurr MhicChoinnich, Sgurr na Banachdaich and Sgurr a Ghreadaidh, all in strong wind, rain and cloud. The remainder of the walk is easier but still gives rugged going and steep scree slopes. We walked to the summit of Bruach na Frithe, before we skirted under Am Bastier to Bealach a' Bhasteir. The axe blade of Am Basteir had a clear notch in it – the Bad Step. On Sunday after travelling up we walked in from the Glen Brittle Youth Hostel to An Dorus and climbed Sgurr a’Ghreadaidh and Sgurr a’Mhadaidh in the cloud. The summit is a short distance further. I was a little slower than Frank so that when I reached the Bad Step in the ridge of Am Basteir Frank was already coming back and I decided that I would not continue to the summit in view of the very slippery surface of the basalt rocks. From there I returned down the scree to the fork below Am Basteir’s northern wall and followed the path to the Bealach nan Lice at the head of the Fionn Choire. We paused for ten minutes in the corrie and took in the views of Pinnacle Ridge, Am Basteir and the Basteir Tooth. Beneath it were rough cliffs. Before reaching the lower rocks of this ridge, bear rightwards to make a rising traverse across scree, grass and slabby rocks to the Bealach a' Bhasteir. Lochan Coire Lagan. Waterfalls Allt na Dunaiche. Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. The exposure is real and there's a good chance of a fall of hundreds of metres if you slip. First were Am Basteir and Sgurr nan Gillean. Soon the path passed above the Basteir Gorge and took us into beautiful Corrie a’Basteir. From Sligachan it was but a short drive to Sconser Lodge Hotel where we spent a very agreeable evening at the bar. by Wilf. At the Bad Step, follow edge of this wall from crest of ridge South about 8m to a slight hollow. More experienced/skilled climbers will tackle Basteir's Tooth, but that's a step too far for me! We tackled the West Ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean both in ascent and descent, before making short work of the East Ridge (and Bad Step) of Am Basteir, again up and down. Bad Step. Waterfalls Allt na Dunaiche. Am Basteir (934m) Wednesday 9th July 2014 Distance: 14kms - Duration: 10hrs - Group Size: 11 Walk Leader - Kenny. The going was easy, the path was obvious and the weather was okay with only one stiff shower accompanying our progress. Main route summary. ... along a narrow ledge and onto the narrow ridge above the "bad step". Sgurr a' Mhadaidh. More experienced/skilled climbers will tackle Basteir's Tooth, but that's a step too far for me. This day was a short excursion into one of the most dramatic corries of the Cuillins. Following the Allt Dearg Beag to the Lochan in Corrie a’ Basteir I continued along the path which winds its way through the scree on the north eastern wall of the Corrie a’ Basteir to a place where it forks blow the awesome northern wall of Am Basteir. There are plenty of places to see and visit in The Cuillin Hills. Am Basteir (Gaelic Am Baisteir, pronounced [əmˈpaʃtʲɛɾʲ]) is a mountain in the northern Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.It is 934 metres (3064 feet) high and classed as a Munro.It forms a narrow blade of rock, which bears comparison with the Inaccessible Pinnacle.. Pronuncation: am bastar. There is no 'easy' way to get to the summit of Am Basteir. Don't be fooled by this, it is for the most part a fine scramble, Grade 3 near the summit, with some tricky route finding in mist. Tag: Am Basteir Skye. I was a little slower than Frank so that when I reached the Bad Step in the ridge of Am Basteir Frank was already coming back and I decided that I would not continue to the summit in view of the very slippery surface of the basalt rocks. The climb down the bad step is fairly easy if you're used to backwards down climbing, HOWEVER, the risk if you slip here is … Frank and I followed the more or less obvious path first through scree and then over some ledges in the rocks. Am Basteir - 'The Executioner' 13. After three kilometres we reached the steep and rocky hillside that blocks easy entrance into Corrie a’Basteir and forms the left side of the Basteir Gorge (orographically, that is). I continued up the left fork and climbed up to the Bealach a’ Basteir where I rested. I decided to climb them in one go in order to explore as much as possible of the features of Corrie a’ Basteir. Sgurr a' Mhadaidh. Facing wall, climb onto this, then down more and traverse left until feet are on a small shelf of brown-stained basalt. 18. Beverly, Stephen and I enjoyed a brilliant day on Sgurr nan Gillean and Am Basteir today. But soon we left the hustle and bustle of the hotel’s surroundings and the road intersection behind us and climbed the path beside the Allt Dearg Beag. 934 m. | Am Basteir 7 day weather forecast including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind, visibility, humidity and UV The ascent of Am Basteir is an exposed scramble; the direct descent of the Bad Step is a Severe rock-climb, avoiding which requires difficult route-finding on dangerous ground. There is no 'easy' way to get to the summit of Am Basteir. A great place to be in the sunshine which we were lucky enough to have on this Saturday afternoon. I detoured and outflanked it on the southern side on some bands of rock which took me back to the crest and then to the summit of the hill. Am_Basteir 0 points 1 point 2 points 3 years ago I don't experience any terrible server fps in 0.60, unless as I mentioned, vehicles atm if driven for a long time can severely decrease your fps. Alternatives include Lota Coire Route or bypassing Am Basteir by screes to the north. 19. Translation: Obscure, but probably NOT the executioner Sgurr Dubh Mor. Am Basteir - 'The Executioner' 13. I climbed up scree and bands of rock to find myself above the Gorge and below the Pinnacle Ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean which is a very impressive view from there. Negotiating the 'Bad Step' on Am Basteir on way to the Basteir Tooth: That peak was confirmed at 3,009ft. You can never get enough of such views but we finally tore ourselves away from them and embarked on the steep climb towards Bealach a’Basteir which we reached just as heavy rain set in. From Sligachan Hotel I followed the path up the Allt Dearg Beag to where it forks at the waterfalls and this time did not continue on the path to Sgurr nan Gillean but went up the left bank of the Allt to a spot 2km further on where it meets a wall of rock and scree which guards the Basteir Gorge. By now Genghis had been in the national press and he was recognized by a fan close to the notorious Bad Step on Am Basteir; "Hi Genghis, I saw you in the Daily Mail this morning." The last four days I’ve been on Skye with John and a Falkirk Outdoors team of Donald, Euan, Fiona, Julie, Mel and Mike. The exposure is real and there's a good chance of a fall of hundreds of metres if you slip.We used a rope (and a guide who knew how to use it) for added security. Hence, we hired a guide for our Munro round for this outing. Our Tour recommendations are based on thousands of activities completed by other people on komoot. From this col scramble up the east ridge of Am Basteir, which becomes narrower and more exposed until a gap is reached where recent rockfall has left a difficult descent. The wind freshening and some rain clouds comming in from the west I soon went back along the crest of the ridge to the vertical step which I climbed and made my way back to the Bealach a’ Basteir – not without some additional scrambling on the ridge. Bad Step. To me the Corrie a’ Basteir and its three hills – Sgurr nan Gillean, Am Basteir and Sgurr a’ Basteir – is a Cuillin gem and certainly worth another visit. A swift lower and Genghis was down the Bad Step … Am Basteir has a 'bad step' and you'll need a rope for an abseil … From there we proceeded west along the ridge via 'the bad step'. There's a bad step on the East Ridge just before the final lump of rock which makes up the summit. Time:6 - 7 … This “bad step” is not difficult when returning eastwards as long as your are 6' or taller, but is a pain when going westwards. We walked to the summit of Bruach na Frithe, before we skirted under Am Bastier to Bealach a' Bhasteir. We were definitely not the only people there :-). Instead we returned to Bealach a’Basteir, contoured around the foot of Am Basteir, gained Bealach na Lice and continued to Bruach na Frithe which Frank climbed in thick clouds while I waited for him on the ridge. 15. Hence, we hired a guide for our Munro round for this outing. 3065 ft. Description In the view from Sligachan, Am Basteir is the lower peak to the right of Sgurr nan Gillean with a prominent cleft and tower, The Bhasteir Tooth, to its right. We continued on the path beside the burn until we reached Alltdearg House and then strolled along the A863 towards our car parked at Sligachan Hotel. The remainder of the walk is easier but still gives rugged going and steep scree slopes. 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