Shieldaig and the An Àird peninsula
Round the headland behind a lochside village, facing Shieldaig Island and the Torridon hills.
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 30 m
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About this walk
Shieldaig and the An Àird peninsula is an easy 2.2 km circular walk with 70 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Shieldaig (grid reference NG 815 540).
Shieldaig is a single row of white houses along Loch Shieldaig, facing a pine-covered island where sea eagles nest. A path from the village loops round An Àird, the rocky headland behind it, with views up Loch Torridon to Beinn Alligin and out to the sea.
Route
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An Àird
Follow the path round the headland and back to the village.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Shieldaig and the An Àird peninsula take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 2.2 km route, which has 70 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Shieldaig (grid reference NG 815 540). Car park in the village.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A rough, rocky headland path.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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