Where To Walk

A sample from the guide:
Biod an Fhithich (Point of the Ravens)
644m (2093ft)
11.5km (7 miles), 3.5 hours

This is a fairly strenuous walk over rough ground on a ridge, which forms the southwestern side of the lower reaches of Glen Shiel. Boots should be worn and a map and compass carried. The walk should not be attempted in bad weather or low cloud. To avoid a 7.5km (4 mile) walk back along the road to the starting point a second car could be left in the car park at Shiel Bridge.
Park in a large lay-by on the A87 approximately 1km (½ mile) east of Achnagart Quarry. The first part of the route follows a good stalker’s path, which starts from the south side of the road, 100m east of the lay-by and climbs quite steeply between Meallan Odhar on the left and Biod an Fhithich on the right. From the col between these two hills there is a good view of the Forcan Ridge, which leads up to the Saddle.
On reaching the col, turn right and climb Biod an Fhithich, which is the highest point on the walk and provides fine views of the Five Sisters of Kintail on the northeast side of the glen. Continue in a northwesterly direction over many undulations, keeping to the ridge, A’ Mhuing (meaning ‘Mane of the Horse’ – an appropriate name when the ridge is viewed from the floor of the glen). On a clear day, about half way along the ridge, look to the west between Sgurr a’ Gharg Gharaidh and Sgurr Mhic Bharraich where you will see the Cuillin Hills framed through the deep col. As one approaches the end of the ridge there are escape routes down into Glenshiel at Torrlaoighseach or down the Allt Undalain to the west. No attempt should be made to descend from the ridge before these points are reached, as the sides are steep and rocky. Good views of Loch Duich can be seen from here with the Applecross Hills in the distance.
At the end of the ridge, follow the grassy slopes down to Shiel Bridge, aiming for the back of the campsite where there is a gap in the fence. As you descend, look out for the feral goats, which graze these slopes. If a second car is not available, make your way back along the road to Achnagart.

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A sample from the guide: Biod an Fhithich (Point of the Ravens) 644m (2093ft) 11.5km (7 miles), 3.5 hours This is a fairly strenuous walk over rough ground on a ridge, which forms the southwestern side of the lower reaches of Glen Shiel. Boots should be worn and a map and compass carried. The walk should not be attempted in bad weather or low cloud. To avoid a 7.5km (4 mile) walk back along the road to the starting point a second car could be left in the car park at Shiel Bridge. Park in a large lay-by on the A87 approximately 1km (½ mile) east of Achnagart Quarry. The first part of the route follows a good stalker’s path, which starts from the south side of the road, 100m east of the lay-by and climbs quite steeply between Meallan Odhar on the left and Biod an Fhithich on the right. From the col between these two hills there is a good view of the Forcan Ridge, which leads up to the Saddle. On reaching the col, turn right and climb Biod an Fhithich, which is the highest point on the walk and provides fine views of the Five Sisters of Kintail on the northeast side of the glen. Continue in a northwesterly direction over many undulations, keeping to the ridge, A’ Mhuing (meaning ‘Mane of the Horse’ – an appropriate name when the ridge is viewed from the floor of the glen). On a clear day, about half way along the ridge, look to the west between Sgurr a’ Gharg Gharaidh and Sgurr Mhic Bharraich where you will see the Cuillin Hills framed through the deep col. As one approaches the end of the ridge there are escape routes down into Glenshiel at Torrlaoighseach or down the Allt Undalain to the west. No attempt should be made to descend from the ridge before these points are reached, as the sides are steep and rocky. Good views of Loch Duich can be seen from here with the Applecross Hills in the distance. At the end of the ridge, follow the grassy slopes down to Shiel Bridge, aiming for the back of the campsite where there is a gap in the fence. As you descend, look out for the feral goats, which graze these slopes. If a second car is not available, make your way back along the road to Achnagart.