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Although providing the finest mountaineering tour in the islands, outside Skye, the traverse of the Rum Cuillin is nowhere near as difficult as the main ridge of the Black Cuillin of Skye. It requires some moderate scrambling and no climbing other than a couple of short sections that are easily avoided. However, this is not an endeavour to be taken lightly. The route requires a substantial physical effort, involving 2025m of ascent and descent. There are several airy and exposed sections and the weather can change very quickly. While the northermost hills are formed largely of basalt and gabbro – a coarse-grained rock beloved of climbers and hill walkers for its excellent grip – the fine-grained felsite capping the southern peaks can be slippery in wet conditions.

It is essential that you have a good level of fitness, good navigation skills and are properly equipped before attempting a round of the Rum Cuillin. Ensure that you have plenty of daylight for completing the route and check weather forecasts before setting out; it is not a walk for very wet, windy conditions or poor visibility.