by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
Take the path from Elgol which goes north at a height of about 100m above sea-level across the steep west face of Ben Cleat. There are superb views of the Black Cuillin across Loch Scavaig from this part of the route. The path drops down to sea-level at the foot of...
by David Oxley | 11 September 2025
For this hard walk a map and compass is needed to return by Bealach Bharcasaig. The simpler there-and-back route follows a clear path, past the ruins at Idrigill to Macleod’s Maidens, but still climbs to 330ft/100m. Starting from Heribost on the A623,...
by David Oxley | 11 September 2025
We don't have a full survey of this route, but it should be straightforward and accessible for the most part. However the north section is part of a Ministry of Defence firing range, so access is restricted from time to time. Red flags will appear at...
by Neil Birch | 11 September 2025
Although this old route starts at the Ballochleam road-end, a suggested largely off-road approach to it starting in Kippen is first described; this adds 4km to the given distance. Starting in Station Road in Kippen, turn southeast at the war memorial along Burnside....
by David Oxley | 11 September 2025
Start from the A836, 8km north of Lairg near Dalmichy where there is a bridge over Feith Osdail. Go E along a track for 6km to Dalnessie far up the River Brora, then go N along a path up this river for 3½km to a confluence of streams. Continue up the western...
