What are good first walks in Kintail & Glen Affric?

Aonach Meadhoin from Glen Shiel (2.9 km, moderate), Sgurr an Airgid from Ratagan (4.3 km, moderate) and Beinn a' Mheadhoin from Glen Affric Road lay-by (5.2 km, moderate). They're the shortest of our routes here that aren't graded hard.

What is the highest hill in Kintail & Glen Affric?

Carn Eighe, at 1,183 m (3,881 ft).

Can I get to walks in Kintail & Glen Affric without a car?

Yes: 4 of our 40 routes here start somewhere you can reach by train, bus or ferry, including The Five Sisters of Kintail, The Brothers of Kintail and Ciste Dhubh from Cluanie.

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Walks and hills in Kintail & Glen Affric

The Five Sisters of Kintail and the great ridges above Glen Affric.

40 walks

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The Five Sisters of Kintail

Glen Shiel

12.8 km · 1440 m · 5.5–7.5 h

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The Brothers of Kintail

Glen Shiel

9.4 km · 1010 m · 4–5.5 h

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Ciste Dhubh from Cluanie

Cluanie Inn

13.2 km · 790 m · 4.5–6 h

Rocks and onlookers at summit of A' Chràlaig

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A' Chràlaig and Mullach Fraoch-choire

Loch Cluanie

16 km · 1390 m · 6–8.5 h

View to A' Chraileag from Sgurr nan Conbhairean

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Carn Ghluasaid, Sgùrr nan Conbhairean and Sàil Chaorainn

Lundie, Glen Moriston

18.3 km · 1280 m · 6.5–8.5 h

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Beinn Fhada from Morvich

Morvich, Kintail

21.7 km · 1210 m · 7–9.5 h

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A' Ghlas-bheinn from Morvich

Morvich, Kintail

20.7 km · 1080 m · 6.5–9 h

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An Socach, Mullach na Dheiragain and Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan

Glen Affric

39.7 km · 1910 m · 12–16.5 h

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Mam Sodhail, Carn Eighe and Beinn Fhionnlaidh

Glen Affric

27.2 km · 1750 m · 9–12.5 h

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Toll Creagach and Tom a' Chòinnich

Glen Affric

22 km · 1210 m · 7–9.5 h

On the summit plateau of Aonach Shasuinn

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Aonach Shasuinn from Glen Affric Road lay-by

Glen Affric Road lay-by

12.5 km · 700 m · 4–5.5 h

The proper summit cairn of Carn a' Choire Ghairbh

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Carn a' Choire Ghairbh from Glen Affric Road lay-by

Glen Affric Road lay-by

19 km · 870 m · 6–8 h

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Sgurr an Airgid from Ratagan

Ratagan

4.3 km · 790 m · 2.5–3.5 h

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Sgurr Gaorsaic from Innis a' Chrotha

Innis a' Chrotha

19.4 km · 1130 m · 6.5–8.5 h

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Am Bathach from A87 lay-by

A87 lay-by

6.4 km · 610 m · 2.5–3.5 h

Rocky ridge rising to summit of Carnan Cruithneachd

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Carnan Cruithneachd from Morvich

Morvich

16.2 km · 720 m · 5–6.5 h

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Carn a' Chaochain from Balnacarn

Balnacarn

11.7 km · 630 m · 3.5–5 h

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Meall Fuar-mhonaidh and Glas-bheinn Mhor

Tornabrack

15.5 km · 910 m · 5–7 h

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Meall a' Chrathaich from Loch a' Bhainne

Loch a' Bhainne

20.1 km · 630 m · 5.5–7.5 h

Moderate · New

Carn Mhic an Toisich from Dundreggan

Dundreggan

9.8 km · 620 m · 3.5–4.5 h

Rocks and water at the summit of Beinn a' Mheadhoin

Moderate · New

Beinn a' Mheadhoin from Glen Affric Road lay-by

Glen Affric Road lay-by

5.2 km · 380 m · 2–2.5 h

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Carn Eighe from River Affric car park

River Affric car park

22.5 km · 1240 m · 7–10 h

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Mam Sodhail from River Affric car park

River Affric car park

20.3 km · 1010 m · 6.5–8.5 h

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Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan from River Affric car park

River Affric car park

34.9 km · 1630 m · 10.5–14.5 h

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A' Chraileag from Cluanie Lodge

Cluanie Lodge

6.9 km · 910 m · 3–4.5 h

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Tom a' Choinnich from Chisholme Bridge

Chisholme Bridge

17 km · 940 m · 5.5–7.5 h

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Sgurr nan Conbhairean from Lundie

Lundie

11.3 km · 1010 m · 4.5–6 h

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Mullach Fraoch-choire from Cluanie Lodge

Cluanie Lodge

12.5 km · 1410 m · 5.5–7.5 h

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Sgurr Fhuaran from Glen Shiel forest car park

Glen Shiel forest car park

11.4 km · 1270 m · 5–6.5 h

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Toll Creagach from Chisholme Bridge

Chisholme Bridge

20.5 km · 930 m · 6–8.5 h

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Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg from Glen Shiel

Glen Shiel

6.6 km · 1020 m · 3.5–4.5 h

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Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe from Glen Shiel forest car park

Glen Shiel forest car park

9.6 km · 1200 m · 4.5–6 h

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Beinn Fhionnlaidh from River Affric car park

River Affric car park

27.1 km · 1730 m · 9–12.5 h

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Sgurr na Carnach from Glen Shiel forest car park

Glen Shiel forest car park

12.5 km · 1430 m · 5.5–7.5 h

Moderate · New

Aonach Meadhoin from Glen Shiel

Glen Shiel

2.9 km · 610 m · 2–2.5 h

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Sail Chaorainn from Lundie

Lundie

15.3 km · 1270 m · 5.5–8 h

Mullach Sithidh drops into Coire na Dheiragainn

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Mullach na Dheiragain from River Affric car park

River Affric car park

36.2 km · 1600 m · 11–15 h

Moderate · New

Saileag from Druim a' Choire Reidh

Druim a' Choire Reidh

5.7 km · 790 m · 2.5–3.5 h

The summit of Carn Ghluasaid with view towards Sgurr nan Conbhairean

Moderate · New

Carn Ghluasaid from Lundie

Lundie

5.7 km · 690 m · 2.5–3.5 h

Upper Glen Affric near Alltbeithe Youth Hostel

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An Socach from River Affric car park

River Affric car park

27.8 km · 1020 m · 8–11 h

Kintail & Glen Affric at a glance

40 routes and 22 Munros, 5 Corbetts and 7 Grahams, with Carn Eighe the highest at 1,183 m.

Questions about Kintail & Glen Affric

What are good first walks in Kintail & Glen Affric?: Aonach Meadhoin from Glen Shiel (2.9 km, moderate), Sgurr an Airgid from Ratagan (4.3 km, moderate) and Beinn a' Mheadhoin from Glen Affric Road lay-by (5.2 km, moderate). They're the shortest of our routes here that aren't graded hard.
What is the highest hill in Kintail & Glen Affric?: Carn Eighe, at 1,183 m (3,881 ft).
Can I get to walks in Kintail & Glen Affric without a car?: Yes: 4 of our 40 routes here start somewhere you can reach by train, bus or ferry, including The Five Sisters of Kintail, The Brothers of Kintail and Ciste Dhubh from Cluanie.

Walks and hills in Kintail & Glen Affric

40 walks

Kintail & Glen Affric at a glance

Good first walks

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Highest hills

34 hills in Kintail & Glen Affric

Munros (22)

Corbetts (5)

Grahams (7)