The Saddle, Mountain summit in Highland, Great Britain
The Saddle is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, rising to 1,011 ft (1,011 m), with two summits connected by a narrow ridge. The western top is the higher of the two, and the ridge between them gives the mountain its characteristic outline when seen from the valley.
Der gälische Name An Dìollaid bedeutet schlicht „der Sattel
The summit is on the Munro list, a collection of Scottish peaks above 3,000 ft (914 m) that many walkers set out to climb one by one. Reaching it is considered a real test among hill walkers, and people often compare notes on the ridge approach when they meet at the top.
The most common starting point is near Shiel Bridge off the A87, where a path leads up toward the ridge. Weather in the Highlands can shift without much warning, so sturdy boots and waterproof layers are worth bringing regardless of how the sky looks when you set off.
The Forcan Ridge, one of the main approaches to the top, involves a narrow rocky section that requires careful footwork and feels more exposed than a typical hill path. Many walkers are caught off guard by how demanding this section can be, even though it does not require any climbing equipment.
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