The Brothers of Kintail
Aonach Meadhoin, Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg and Saileag: the quieter ridge east of the Five Sisters.
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 1010 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1039 m
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About this walk
The Brothers of Kintail is a hard 9.4 km circular walk with 1,010 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Glen Shiel, A87 (grid reference NH 050 125). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg at 1,039 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
The 'Three Brothers' continue the Five Sisters' ridge to the east. From the A87 in Glen Shiel, the route climbs onto Aonach Meadhoin, then follows the ridge to Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg, whose summit cairn sits just off the main ridge.
The route continues to Saileag and descends back to the glen.
Route
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1
Aonach Meadhoin
Climb from the glen onto Aonach Meadhoin.
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2
The ridge
Follow the ridge west to Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg and Saileag, then descend to the glen.
Summits
1002 m
1039 m
958 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Brothers of Kintail take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 9.4 km route, which has 1,010 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 Glen Shiel, A87 (grid reference NH 050 125). Lay-by parking on the A87.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Citylink coaches between Glasgow, Inverness and Skye stop on request; check times and book ahead. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Steep climb; a good ridge path with a short narrow section.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg (1039 m, Munro); Aonach Meadhoin (1002 m, Munro); Saileag (958 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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