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Name:Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top
Hill number:1251
Height:942m / 3091ft
Parent (Ma):1240  Sgurr Dearg - Inaccessible Pinnacle
Parent (SMC):1245  Sgurr na Banachdich [Sgurr na Banachdaich]
RHB Section:17B: Minginish and the Cuillin Hills
County/UA:Highland
Island:Skye
Class:Munro Top, High Hills of Britain, Subsimm
(MT,HHB,sSim)
Grid ref:NG 44113 22281
Summit feature:boulder
Drop:24m
Col:918m  NG440223  
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 357 users)ByDate of Ascent
govanah216/09/2023
Cuillin traverseRuth13/06/2023
andy.painter05/06/2023
SunnyAdventures228/05/2023
On ridge from Sgurr Dearg. With B and R.jenx04/05/2023
Badders19/04/2023
Half a Cuillin traverse with Dave / RoyHardenC02/06/2022
Sgurr Nan Eag, Sgurr Dubh Mor, Sgurr Alasdair, Sgurr MhicConnich, Inn Pinn, Sgurr na Banachdauch, Sgurr a Ghreadaidh, Sgurr a Madhaidh. Over TD Gap, and up West face of Inn Pinn With GuideHuwel01/06/2022
GuyF04/04/2022
anguscow29/03/2022
mcbiydw229/08/2021
Steve Clark24/08/2021
B.corscadden02/08/2021
MartyK25/07/2021
after Sgurr na Banachdich main topDenise 10/07/2021
A superb day of scrambling fun with Harrison, covering the In Pinn to Sgurr na BanachDaich, Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh and Sgurr a' Mhadaidh. Slightly warm, but the occasional breeze helped keep us cooler up on the ridge.mproudfoot26/06/2021
npeterc19/06/2021
dickiewren28/05/2021
PVokes02/05/2021
RonaLindsay02/05/2021
Fi19/09/2020
scoob19/09/2020
Grimpeur123405/09/2020
alda24/07/2020
With Al on roperambler_gary21/08/2018
jfwilson12/07/2018
mcbiydw209/07/2018
SunnyAdventures28/06/2018
weaselmaster11/06/2018
Sick Kid11/06/2018
Kendall06/06/2018
atreides788721/05/2018
kitmacleod01/01/2018
solo squrr na benachdich central top, squrr na benachdich, squrr thormaid, squrr a ghreadaidh south top, squrr a ghreadaidh, squrr a mhadaidh, squrr thuilm parking at hostel, nice sunny day, dry rock for good scrambling.robertphillips21/09/2017
With In-Pinn & Sgurr na Banachdaich. With AlasdairScmccabe 25/07/2017
BC Skye meet.clashcityrocker17/07/2017
suprisefish11/07/2017
From Hostel up to An Dorus then traverse of Sgurr a'Mhadaidh, Sgurr a'Ghreadaidh, ST, Sgurr Thormaid, Sgurr na Banachdich and CT. In perfect conditions.rhalstead07/06/2017
On a partial traverse with Steve Smith and Iain Gallagher. Nipped up here solo, en-route NW to the main Banachdich top.jonglew02/05/2017
jacobrichmond20/01/2017
davezeking23/10/2016
interloper14/06/2016
Solo fr Glen Brittle after driving fr Ft Augustus; brilliant clear blue skies and clear air, great views. Up C na Ban and over all 3 tops, down Gobhar.NorfolkPT2103/06/2016
borderline29/05/2016
Pete R18/05/2016
Fletch14/05/2016
easers13/02/2016
DaveMcS18/10/2015
bertbarnett12314/09/2015
weaselmaster14/08/2015
Owen B13/05/2015
Wycombe Wanderer20/04/2015
Completed on traverse from Sgurr na Banachdich to Sgurr Alasdair. Great views all round. Very brief stop.quadbarrel13/10/2014
2 of 7: From Sgurr Dearg.ChrisR10/09/2014
ThickIce29/08/2014
kaye.cantlay12/08/2014
iansm14/06/2014
highlandrock07/06/2014
Day 1 of Cullin Ridge Traverse. Francis Blunt (guide) and Robert Wight (MMC) Sunny, warm, high cloud and perfect viz. 11 hour day.alexmaclennan31/05/2014
Johnny Corbett28/05/2014
Mudskipper26/05/2014
Gavin Theobald24/05/2014
rocket-ron20/05/2014
Remond01/05/2014
easers13/10/2013
chazzyboy1908/09/2013
Fi13/07/2013
scoob13/07/2013
Kevin2903511/07/2013
Week in Skye with Mum - glorious weather for circuit of Sgurr nan Gobhar - Sgurr na Banachdaich - Sgurr Dearg (not In Pinn!) Went on solo to Sgurr MhicChoinnich and down Coire Lagan. Big day! Epic scrambling particularly on S ridge of Banachdaich and N ridge of MhicChoinnich.Mark Jackson10/07/2013
mae04/06/2013
kiltedbiggles01/10/2012
dal02/07/2012
walked to top on way back to glen brittle yha from impinandy2frith03/06/2012
Traverse from Sgurr Mhic Choinnich to Sgurr na Banachdich with Ruth, Will, DC and Amy. Sunny spells.davidpettit8403/06/2012
N.Morters12/05/2012
borderline12/05/2012
dalerodgers02/05/2012
Steve Q31/03/2012
JimT22/08/2011
Loz_mck20/07/2011
Marra106/07/2011
Week in Skye with Clare College RockclimbingMark Jackson04/07/2011
Dave McG03/06/2011
 yorkielad30/04/2011
carole engel25/04/2011
Jossker10/04/2011
oldsteve26/09/2010
Marra112/09/2010
Blair28204/09/2010
Tom Mundell03/09/2010
sarah mundell03/09/2010
Walk with RonBronagh31/05/2010
iaindbrown31/05/2010
markhammonds29/05/2010
CK SheilaS08/05/2010
Keith9931/12/2009
neil hutton26/10/2009
callumblack24/10/2009
ajwxyzt09/09/2009
bowlesy01/06/2009
Peterb01/06/2009
sclater31/05/2009
redcon30/05/2009
MuckleG26/05/2009
bertbarnett12323/09/2008
geoffh1212/06/2008
R H Richard Tait27/05/2008
raist7727/05/2008
Hot, sunny, calm, good views.iangalbraith14/05/2008
McBarron09/05/2008
Updating recordsSimon Winton07/05/2008
On attempt of all Munros and tops in 2007ancient brit19/08/2007
IWC17/08/2007
PaulineC17/08/2007
Morning14/08/2007
IainK23/06/2007
The Rodmiester14/06/2007
NormanW05/06/2007
Vanessa Simmons20/05/2007
Alex Moffat & Allan StevensonJimA04/05/2007
govanah09/09/2006
jim.r09/06/2006
Dave Geere11/05/2006
Martin R04/05/2006
Start at Glen Brittle house. Grid 411216. up Coire na Banachdich took in Sgurr na Banachdich.smocks and denims26/04/2006
With Edi & Gavin.Dangerous Dave06/07/2005
highlandhillwalker24/05/2005
prwild24/05/2005
First trip with climbing club, heading up onto ridge via An Dorus. Completeing Sgurr Mhadaidh, Sgurr Greadaidh, Sgurr na Banachdaich ending on the Inn Pin. 11.5 km walk, 1650 climb in 9 hoursJamesSDonald30/04/2005
chrispine06/09/2004
Strathcarron30/08/2004
hornet16/04/2004
iandesbottes18/10/2003
Mountain300026/07/2003
Colin Crawford29/06/2003
brianm18/04/2003
Sgurr a'Mhadaidh, Sgurr a'Ghreadaidh, Sgurr na Banachdich and the In Pinn plus 3 tops.PGCE16/09/2002
richtea504016/09/2002
with GY along part of ridge from Glen Brittle good scrambling day.Frank12/09/2002
mountainman27706/06/2002
Top. 4 seasons in one day with George and Hamish.Dugswell203/06/2002
crowdie27/05/2002
chutchings27/05/2002
BasherBob06/05/2002
anne336601/01/2002
dave g18/06/2001
Colin Crawford25/05/2001
StephenPSmith22/05/2001
ChrisC06/08/2000
ns7922/07/2000
conanharrod06/06/2000
With Eric Murrayzoob26/05/2000
From Glen Brittle with Gerry Ackroyd.Geoff Briggs23/05/2000
Tonyandsue14/05/2000
Man of Kernow106/05/2000
Alan29/04/2000
mcollins01/01/2000
rpettit01/01/2000
paulsross01/01/2000
Gill01/01/2000
summitter01/01/2000
hill walker01/08/1999
Ainsyboy28/07/1999
Rob Rees25/07/1999
From Glen Brittle to In Pin then did this top on way to main peak on guided walk/climbcelticrambler22/06/1999
rdhumble30/05/1999
AlanD05/05/1999
Jim.Fothergill21/09/1998
assynt_bob20/09/1998
jenx19/09/1998
nicolajane30/08/1998
Crumblie203/06/1998
Galltywenallt27/05/1998
Kiltie24/05/1998
with VR'sbatrigg22/05/1998
Ianto&Sue00/00/1998
Kiltie12/08/1997
Trailmaister01/08/1997
BaggerGutt26/07/1997
Norrie Muir09/06/1997
Richard W04/06/1997
ROB Richard Tait30/05/1997
SMMC Skye meet, with Nic Bullivant and Alan Mullinclashcityrocker19/09/1996
Glorious weather on Skye, clearing up most of my remaining Munros and Tops.Aye Jimmy07/09/1996
vegibagger23/08/1996
Rowan22/08/1996
Laurel22/08/1996
Arctica10/07/1996
interloper15/06/1996
paz195325/05/1996
Also 04/09/2001Topsaswell08/05/1996
Minto10/09/1995
N.Morters05/08/1995
rdhumble05/08/1995
With Geraldine and Robin Howie, Colin (guide). Climbed In Pinn and continued to Sgùrr na Banachdich (Central and North Tops). Descended to YH.pwbellarby03/08/1995
andy.painter30/07/1995
ianwatson22/06/1995
chriswatson18/06/1995
with Colin Threfall (Cuillin)davidsbatty15/06/1995
Gallovidian13/06/1995
geoffreycurnock13/06/1995
Munro clear up before days of climbing: Sgurr na Banachdich to Sgurr a'Mhadaidh.Eddie06/06/1995
SpudGunn27/05/1995
amswanston01/09/1994
silverhow29/08/1994
IanHHill11/08/1994
decibel25/06/1994
Following the ridge towards the Inn PinnChinnockC24/06/1994
alda28/05/1994
Kiltie28/05/1994
paulgp27/05/1994
With Rhona Fraser. After camping in Coire Lagan. We climbed the E end of Inaccessible Pinnacle and abseiled the W end. Continued to tops of Sgùrr na Banachdich, Sgùrr Thormaid, tops of Sgùrr a’ Ghreadaidh, all the tops of Sgùrr a’ Mhadaidh to Bealach na Glaic Mòire. We descended to Sligachan for a celebration.pwbellarby22/05/1994
Tony S13/09/1993
Meagaidh01/09/1993
NB SB. Coire na Banachdich horse-shoe.Vin29/07/1993
Kiltie29/05/1993
PJT25/05/1993
softsquare19/06/1992
Bookerdddd01/06/1992
On way to main summit from Sgurr DeargPeterD31/05/1992
Tricky26/05/1992
Tricky24/05/1992
Martin6620/05/1992
Smudge01/05/1992
Thruston19/02/1992
toby19/02/1992
marsdavs10/09/1991
fedupofuserids26/07/1991
npeterc29/06/1991
Dunlawyering28/05/1991
jaydee27/05/1991
N.Morters26/05/1991
Kiltie25/05/1991
john steel17/05/1991
sclater14/07/1990
bjewing00/07/1990
Sherlock16/06/1990
clanbonham13/05/1990
petey01/01/1990
my first ascent date n/k, lost guide book / log book. climbed from the yh, via an diallaid, then sgurr na banachdich, continued on scrambling along the ridge over a few minor tops to beach core na banachdich the up the other side and onto the top sgurr dearg, good view of the inn pinn. descended via its east ridge back to glen brittle.rum doodle 01/01/1990
jabbott196801/01/1990
Rockdoctor01/01/1990
daviemore19/11/1989
Kiltie22/09/1989
rogreeves12/09/1989
lordtonult15/07/1989
N-S traverse from Sgurr na Banachdich to Sgurr Alasdairrjf3516/06/1989
SS13/06/1989
steveroberts09/06/1989
With D,P,S,Ra,Lu,K,Mi192126/05/1989
With CB during Cullin Ridge traverse.JDBowers23/05/1989
Sgurr Thearlaich, Sgurr na Banachdich and Sgurr Thormaid RHW01/05/1989
Whole familydickscroop01/08/1988
See Sgurr na Banachdichgerrybowes24/07/1988
bolton24/07/1988
benarmine22/07/1988
signyred21/07/1988
Complete ridge traverseIsbjorn10/06/1988
alda05/06/1988
Ken_Stewart01/06/1988
The whole Cuillin Ridge after 5 years of waiting. w Ian & Steve.Chris Pearson28/05/1988
MichaelF25/05/1988
PeteN30/04/1988
kanderson06/01/1988
3 kinnears14/09/1987
Nick Canute26/08/1987
KevPalmer29/06/1987
felltop24/05/1987
geralddavison24/05/1987
Rockhopper20/08/1986
AndrewFinnimore16/08/1986
The Main Cuillin Ridge from Gars-bheinn to Sgurr nan Gillean in 1 day. With Robin Howie. We left Glen Brittle Camp Site at 03:30. We deviated to include Sgurr Alasdair and then climbed Sgurr Thearlaich (went off route on descent but didn’t lose much time in regaining route). Climbed King’s Chimney to Sgurr Mhic Choinnich. Climbed An Stac and Inaccessible Pinnacle unroped. Abseiled off In Pinn. Went over all the tops of Sgurr na Banachdich and Sgurr a’ Ghreadaidh. We continued and succeeded in reaching Sgurr nan Gillean at 23:00.pwbellarby20/06/1986
BobtheBagger04/06/1986
Tony Rogers25/05/1986
johnbarnard2525/05/1986
mist02/07/1985
2 friends doing central Main Ridge; sunshine, views, warm. Becoming hazy.NorfolkPT2125/06/1985
A repeat with Tony of last year over Banachdich & Greadaidh and down An Dorus scree run. BUT THIS TIME IN SUNSHINE. Could see the whole incredible ridge-and the big drops all around.Chris Pearson19/06/1985
try9fan30/05/1985
ARM25/05/1985
Kiltie05/05/1985
RobF07/08/1984
Chris Peart04/08/1984
Tricky route finding in gloomy cloud and rain, to and fro, on fun scrambling above worrying drops. Sgurr Dearg (up from Glen Brittle)along ridge over 3 Munros of Banachdich, Greadaidh, Mhadaidh. Down An Dorus scree run. With Tony, Dickie, Steve.Chris Pearson26/06/1984
With: hr nr sab mr pr iw; From Glenbrittle Ho up Coire na Banachdich to bealach CnB. Over Sg na Banachadich Sg Thormaid & Sg a'Ghreadaidh to An Dorus. Then down into Coire a'Ghreadaidh. Stopped by falls. Stunning day & views.Ian Baines18/06/1984
With: ib nr sab mr pr iw; Helen Baines18/06/1984
Date uncertain. Climbed with Dave Howard and Ewan Clark after 4th year exams.alexmaclennan01/06/1984
JGC28/05/1984
GaryJones01/04/1984
chalky195313/11/1983
MM, ST, PMI, RN, AW HFB10/07/1983
With: ag ls as lj; From Glenbrittle Ho up Coire na Banachdich to bealach CnB. Over Sg na Banachadich & Sg Thormaid to Sg a'Ghreadaidh. Down to An Dorus. Then down into Coire a'Ghreadaidh & back. Superb.Ian Baines19/06/1983
wintergreen05/06/1983
Crawford Lindsay05/06/1983
Corvid Fiesta05/06/1983
jimbloomer30/05/1983
Kiltie29/05/1983
with Jacobite MC party. Climbed Sgurr , Banachdich, Thormaid and Greadhaidh ( humdinger of a ridge) - some light snow, and cloudy. down An Dorus, walk to campsite.niallp21/05/1983
MM, AOB HFB25/09/1982
TamCollie21/08/1982
Cairngorm Club meet at Glen Brittle Hut. Alone. To An Dorus and Sgurr a' Mhadaidh followed by a traverse of all the tops to Sgurr Dearg Cairn and then down west ridge. Mist all day until it lifted coming down the west ridge of Sgurr Dearg to give good views. I had difficulty in finding An Dorus due to mist and false indications of my compass. The mist lifted for a few minutes to show my position.pwbellarby06/08/1982
Thearlaichdubh10/07/1982
DocHoliday26/06/1982
PM21/06/1982
winterwalker15/06/1982
Nige R15/05/1982
JohnW04/04/1982
kdbennett22/08/1981
Approx dateMM02/06/1981
Alan Whatley25/05/1981
Kiltie17/04/1981
Isbjorn01/06/1980
Kiltie25/05/1980
Chainsnapper24/05/1980
John Lee24/05/1980
Capt Malbec01/05/1980
rbowker01/01/1980
aul-fogie01/01/1980
MacAoidh29/06/1979
JMY, AT, JT HFB12/06/1979
IainT21/05/1978
Alan Moore22/09/1977
David Bell12/06/1977
Frogreen01/06/1977
SteveC07/08/1976
And again on:- 10-07-2021,RichardM30/07/1976
Barry Smith25/07/1976
raymondwilkes03/06/1976
Kompass04/07/1975
JtwoUD27/05/1975
peterstanding09/08/1971
neilsan25/06/1971
neilsan01/07/1970
eddieh11/04/1970
amblemark01/01/1970
ngthack16/08/1964
GordonAdshead00/05/1964
1st Main Ridge traverse with Rob Ramsay. Date guessed. dbb03/08/1962
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