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Name:Sgurr Thormaid
Hill number:1256
Height:926m / 3038ft
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:Simm, Munro Top, High Hills of Britain, Murdo
(Tu,Sim,MT,HHB,Mur)
Grid ref:NG 44104 22621
Summit feature:cairn on rock
Drop:38m
Col:888m  NG440226  
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 369 users)ByDate of Ascent
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
Rolling along the ridgeHardenC02/06/2022
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
MartyK25/07/2021
following the superb ridge from Ghreadaidh to Banachdaich in clear dry weatherDenise 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
npeterc20/06/2021
Lost a bit of confidence here. Came from Banachdaich and intended to get to Greadaidh but time and fear made me turn back and head down to Glenbrittle.jigglybones28/05/2021
PVokes02/05/2021
RonaLindsay02/05/2021
Fi19/09/2020
scoob19/09/2020
With KarenHighland Days06/09/2020
Grimpeur123405/09/2020
alda24/07/2020
Pommyjon10/06/2019
jfwilson12/07/2018
mcbiydw209/07/2018
SunnyAdventures28/06/2018
weaselmaster11/06/2018
Sick Kid11/06/2018
Kendall06/06/2018
atreides788725/05/2018
With SkyeGuide - Malcolm Airey.Dangerous Dave15/05/2018
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
Conor26/08/2017
Wayne Morris03/08/2017
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
LadyinAyeVan07/04/2017
davezeking23/10/2016
Fi20/08/2016
scoob20/08/2016
LadyinAyeVan12/06/2016
borderline29/05/2016
With Brian R. Just a perfect day.Play2End26/05/2016
Pete R18/05/2016
interloper14/05/2016
Fletch14/05/2016
highlandhillwalker08/05/2016
bertbarnett12314/09/2015
wintergreen08/09/2015
Crawford Lindsay08/09/2015
Corvid Fiesta08/09/2015
weaselmaster14/08/2015
Moorponder12/08/2015
Owen B13/05/2015
Wycombe Wanderer20/04/2015
DaveMcS14/10/2014
4 of 7: From Sgurr na Banachdich.ChrisR10/09/2014
hillhunter31/08/2014
ThickIce29/08/2014
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
rocket-ron20/05/2014
Remond01/05/2014
easers13/10/2013
chazzyboy1908/09/2013
Kevin2903511/07/2013
mae04/06/2013
Mark Hodgson03/06/2013
 yorkielad28/05/2013
Didi Gee08/08/2012
dal02/07/2012
alasdaircairns14/06/2012
Via NE ridge. With Mark and Shona on a round of Coire a' Ghreadaidh from Glen Brittle. Sunny.alistairpooler03/06/2012
Marq03/06/2012
Cuillin Ridge w Bruno YatesMartin Barratt22/05/2012
justin99921/05/2012
N.Morters12/05/2012
borderline12/05/2012
Robinho0807/05/2012
dalerodgers02/05/2012
Squidgey24/04/2012
Steve Q31/03/2012
Andrew Simmons18/09/2011
Loz_mck20/07/2011
steven morrice09/07/2011
Marra106/07/2011
Dave McG03/06/2011
Craig6717/05/2011
carole engel25/04/2011
Jossker10/04/2011
JamesSDonald01/10/2010
Marra112/09/2010
Blair28204/09/2010
sarah mundell03/09/2010
NormanW18/08/2010
neil hutton30/06/2010
hill walker17/06/2010
oldbagger2701/06/2010
Walk with RonBronagh31/05/2010
iaindbrown31/05/2010
markhammonds30/05/2010
CK SheilaS08/05/2010
ajwxyzt09/09/2009
sclater31/05/2009
redcon30/05/2009
Neil Midgley25/05/2009
bertbarnett12323/09/2008
ad-lib03/08/2008
geoffh1212/06/2008
R H Richard Tait27/05/2008
patrick26/05/2008
oatcake19/05/2008
Hot, sunny, calm, good views.iangalbraith14/05/2008
McBarron09/05/2008
With JayColinmac200508/05/2008
Updating recordsSimon Winton07/05/2008
BasherBob05/05/2008
On attempt of all Munros and tops in 2007ancient brit19/08/2007
Morning14/08/2007
IainK23/06/2007
The Rodmiester14/06/2007
Vanessa Simmons20/05/2007
govanah206/09/2006
Blisco28/06/2006
jim.r09/06/2006
David Gradwell28/05/2006
Edwin Gradwell28/05/2006
Lionel Bidwell15/05/2006
Dave Geere11/05/2006
Martin R04/05/2006
From Sgurr na Banachdich down over Sgurr Thomaid. descend steep loose ground into Coire a Ghreadaidh. then back to the start.smocks and denims26/04/2006
Tom Mundell08/09/2005
With Edi & Gavin.Dangerous Dave06/07/2005
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
crowdie12/09/2004
chutchings12/09/2004
chrispine06/09/2004
Peakbagger5830/05/2004
MuckleG10/05/2004
grumpy03/05/2004
iandesbottes18/10/2003
Colin Crawford29/06/2003
victimofmathema16/06/2003
brianm18/04/2003
Fletch18/09/2002
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
iainwalton02/09/2002
geralddavison07/06/2002
mountainman27706/06/2002
Dugswell203/06/2002
hill walker06/04/2002
W MVW/AD, up from YH area to An Dorus, up Mhadaidh, and along ridge to Greadhaidh and Banadich, descend to start pointnordicstar27/03/2002
anne336601/01/2002
dave g18/06/2001
Colin Crawford25/05/2001
aliogden22/05/2001
ChrisC06/08/2000
From Glenbrittle YH, S-N traverse from Banachdich to Ghreadaidhrjf3516/07/2000
hornet11/06/2000
Approx dateMM09/06/2000
conanharrod06/06/2000
benalder5004/06/2000
From Glen Brittle with Gerry Ackroyd.Geoff Briggs23/05/2000
Tonyandsue14/05/2000
Alan29/04/2000
Date unknown paulsross01/01/2000
mcollins01/01/2000
andrew.allum01/01/2000
Gill01/01/2000
summitter01/01/2000
49pp01/01/2000
Keith9931/12/1999
benalder28401/09/1999
hill walker01/08/1999
Ainsyboy28/07/1999
AlanD05/05/1999
neilsan06/10/1998
Jim.Fothergill21/09/1998
nicolajane30/08/1998
stevent080915/06/1998
Crumblie203/06/1998
Galltywenallt27/05/1998
Kiltie24/05/1998
with VR'sbatrigg22/05/1998
Ianto&Sue00/00/1998
ns7902/11/1997
Fletch19/09/1997
Kiltie12/08/1997
Trailmaister01/08/1997
BaggerGutt26/07/1997
amswanston17/06/1997
Norrie Muir09/06/1997
Richard W04/06/1997
hill walker01/06/1997
ROB Richard Tait30/05/1997
anticlockwise walk from Coruisg hut over Druim nan Ramh, up central Bidean Druim nan Ramh, S top the E-W over Mhadaidh tops and summit, Sgurr a Ghreadaidh, Sgurr na Banachdich then downvegibagger27/05/1997
SMMC Skye meet.clashcityrocker19/09/1996
On way to Sgurr a'Ghreadaidh.Aye Jimmy07/09/1996
vegibagger23/08/1996
With Vic, John, Darren and Stuart. Fourth of five peaks today.mikejacobs02/08/1996
Arctica10/07/1996
paz195325/05/1996
Also 04/09/2001Topsaswell08/05/1996
decibel29/04/1996
N.Morters05/08/1995
hughbagger24/07/1995
LizH26/06/1995
PeterAH26/06/1995
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
john steel26/05/1995
alda29/04/1995
Gavin Theobald00/00/1995
silverhow29/08/1994
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
Campbell Singer09/05/1994
jef31/10/1993
Tony S13/09/1993
Meagaidh01/09/1993
mattmcv02/06/1993
Kiltie29/05/1993
douglas_easton26/05/1993
jabbott196802/05/1993
Bookerdddd01/06/1992
Tricky26/05/1992
Martin6620/05/1992
Thruston19/02/1992
toby19/02/1992
marsdavs10/09/1991
ianwatson02/08/1991
fedupofuserids26/07/1991
from Ghreadaidh. Down to col and traverse path on west side steeply uphill bypassing the three teeth on the ridge and over slabs to top. 13.35. to Banachdicharranc14/06/1991
fergie08/06/1991
Kevin Borman29/05/1991
Dunlawyering28/05/1991
jaydee27/05/1991
Kiltie25/05/1991
clanbonham17/05/1991
Smudge01/05/1991
With Dave going up Sgurr Thuilm then splitting but meeting on Sgurr a'Mhadaidh. We continued on along the ridge to drop down off Sgurr na Banachdich by the path. SS28/04/1991
VA. a fine winters day, via An Dorus, Eag Dubh, Sgurr a'Ghreadaiah, Sgurr Thormaid, Sgurr na Banachdich & Coir'an Eich from JMCS Glen Brittle Hut.Vin24/03/1991
sclater14/07/1990
bjewing00/07/1990
Sherlock16/06/1990
clanbonham14/05/1990
petey01/01/1990
Rockdoctor01/01/1990
daviemore19/11/1989
Kiltie22/09/1989
rogreeves12/09/1989
lordtonult15/07/1989
On Akroyd course climbing towards Sgurr Dearg but cutting over to pick up some discaredd gear Gerry knew about. Then along the ridge over Banachdich and out to Sgurr a'Mhadaidh before returning via An Dorus. 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
Messiaen15/04/1989
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. Knowing the route on this section was helpful.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
Rockhopper20/08/1986
AndrewFinnimore16/08/1986
SS21/06/1986
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
fasgadh20/06/1985
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
ARM25/05/1985
Kiltie05/05/1985
RobF08/08/1984
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
SpudGunn20/09/1983
Isbjorn01/09/1983
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
This Dog31/05/1983
Kiltie29/05/1983
David Purchase27/05/1983
with Jacobite MC party. Climbed Sgurr Dearg (not In Pinn), Banachdich, Thormaid and Greadhaidh (this last a humdinger of a ridge) - some light snow, and cloudy. down by An Dorus and walk back to campsiteniallp21/05/1983
With Mhadaidh, Greididh and Banachdichhillsman13/05/1983
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
Ascended from Sgurr Dearg and Sgurr na Banachdich whilst heading along the ridge to Sgurr a'Ghreadaidh and Sgurr a'Mhadaidh. On this first occasion I followed a small group for confidence much talk about the Falklands War.JohnW04/04/1982
kdbennett25/08/1981
govanah29/07/1981
Approx dateMM02/06/1981
Alan Whatley25/05/1981
Kiltie17/04/1981
Kiltie25/05/1980
Chainsnapper24/05/1980
John Lee24/05/1980
Capt Malbec01/05/1980
Climbed with Jerry B and Ian Teasdale. Exact dates unknownSteveG01/01/1980
rbowker01/01/1980
aul-fogie01/01/1980
MacAoidh26/09/1979
IainT21/05/1978
Alan Moore22/09/1977
SteveC03/08/1977
David Bell12/06/1977
Frogreen01/06/1977
And again on:- 10-07-2021 with Denise. High point marked by an apology of a cairn. Fine grained rock, not gabbro.RichardM06/08/1976
Barry Smith25/07/1976
raymondwilkes03/06/1976
Kompass04/07/1975
neilsan01/07/1975
JtwoUD27/05/1975
peterstanding09/08/1971
eddieh11/04/1970
Also climbed on 24/05/96.ngthack16/08/1964
GordonAdshead00/05/1964
Gonk02/06/1963
1st Main Ridge traverse with Rob Ramsay. Date guessed. dbb03/08/1962
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