Bla Bheinn, Isle of Skye

Bla Bheinn, Isle of Skye

Bla Bheinn is the perfect introduction to the high mountains of Skye, a feature packed mountain with the best view of the Cuillin Ridge!

By Not About The Summit

Date and time

Starts on Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:00 GMT+1

Location

Broadford Village Car Park

Broadford Village Car Park Broadford IV49 9AB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

9:00 AM

Meet at Broadford village car park

Toilet facilities, fuel and shops are available here, there are no other facilities at the trail head. To minimise cars travelling to the trail head we will arrange car sharing from this point. Lee, ...

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours 30 minutes

    Whether you are bagging the Munros or having a go at your first mountain in Scotland or Skye, a walk on Bla Bheinn is packed with interest; starting with lochs, waterfalls, leading to spectacular rock formations and views framed by them.

    Arrival at the mountain is breathtaking when you see it across Loch Slapin. It can be intimidating too, but rest assured your guide, Lee, knows the mountain and can lead you up a route suited to your abilities.

    Bla Bhein, pronounced ‘Blaven’, meaning Blue Mountain, is an outlier of the Cuillin Ridge, at the opposite side of the Black Cuillin caldera. The Cuillin Ridge is known among mountaineers as ‘Alpine’ where you can find climbs as challenging as those of the Alps, it is the terrain for experienced mountaineers. Our walks, including Bla Bheinn, are simply walks that get a bit steep. Any scrambling is always optional for those that want to have a try and Lee will keep you safe to ensure you can enjoy the breathtaking landscape. Bla Bheinn offers the most amazing view point of the Cuillin Ridge.

    About your guide, Lee, owner of Not About The Summit:

    Lee has been guiding people in the outdoors since 2015. He holds the UK Mountain Leader Awards for guiding in Summer and Winter. He lives in the Highlands where he works as a guide specialising in remote, hard-to-reach locations and eco-adventures. His favourite personal adventure was cycling to and through the Alps in 2020, followed closely by cycling to the Alps in 2022 and climbing the Matterhorn and Dufourspitze (Monte Rosa). If you need help or advice on how to make your adventure more environmentally friendly, please get in touch.

    Not About The Summit holds Public Liability Insurance. This does not cover you for personal injury or loss, please arrange your own insurance for your activity or holiday.

    Minimum booking requirements

    There is a minimum of 2 bookings required for this event to run. If less than 2 people have booked 1 week before the event, the event will be cancelled. Alternatively, private bookings can be arranged.

    Eventbrite fees are non-refundable, except if an event is cancelled.

    Skye is known as The Misty Isle. The mist comes and goes, hiding then revealing stupendous views!

    The Cuillin Ridge viewed from the summit of Bla Bheinn

    Organised by

    Not About The Summit

    I live in the Highlands where I specialise in guiding in remote, hard-to-reach locations like Knoydart, and making adventures more sustainable.

    I have been guiding in the outdoors since 2015. I began leading DofE groups as a volunteer and soon immersed myself in the outdoor world to become a professional guide, and complete some amazing adventures, both solo and as part of a team.

    I hold the UK Mountain Leader Awards for guiding in Summer and Winter and a British Cycling Ride Leader Award.

    My favourite personal adventure was cycling to and through the Alps in 2020, hiking and climbing on my days off the bike. Some would say my most notable achievement was cycling to the Alps a second time in 2022 to climb the Matterhorn and Dufourspitze (Monte Rosa). If you need help or advice on how to make your adventure more environmentally friendly, I'll be very happy to help you.