Sgùrr an Doire Leathain

Sgùrr an Doire Leathain, at 1,010 metres, is the fifth Munro of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, reached via a slower, more gradual ascent from Maol Chinn-dearg as the ridge continues its long westward march.

The summit offers continued fine views over the surrounding peaks and corries, with the walk maintaining its steady rhythm along well-defined ridge ground. From here, the route continues towards Sgùrr an Lochain, the sixth Munro of the traverse, requiring a slight detour off the main path to reach the true summit.

The full South Glen Shiel Ridge, taking in all seven Munros, is around 25 kilometres with roughly 1,900 metres of ascent, typically ten to eleven hours; by this point in the day, fatigue becomes a genuine factor for most parties, and maintaining a steady pace matters as much as any individual technical section.

While less technically demanding than some of the ridge's other summits, sustained fitness is essential this far into a long day — full navigation skills remain important given the exposed, linear nature of the route and the steep ground dropping away on both sides.

Parking in the layby east of the Cluanie Inn is free; Citylink buses between Glasgow and Inverness run along the A87, stopping at Cluanie Inn on request.