Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height1,011.5 m3,319 ft
Grid RefNG 936 131
OS Map414OS Explorer
RegionKnoydart & Loch Quoich
Seen from Glen Shiel, The Saddle's twin tops and the dip between them really do look like a saddle, and its Gaelic name, An Diollaid, means the same thing. The Forcan Ridge, climbing over Sgurr nan Forcan to the summit, is often rated one of Scotland's best ridge walks. A small cairn marks the top, and the view of the hill from the site of the Battle of Glen Shiel is one of the best known in the Highlands.
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Small cairn
Rock & Ground
Twin-topped summit ridge reached by the narrow, rocky Forcan Ridge.
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Distance8.7 mi14.0 km
Ascent1,230 m4,040 ft
Time5h 35mwalking
Start & FinishA car parkNG 9674 1445 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Sgurr na Sgine
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
