Traverse of Five Sisters of Kintail
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 9 kms | 08:00 (hrs:mins) | 1500 metres |
Description
From the car park follow the path directly uphill to the Bealach an Lapain. From here, start the traverse westwards up the long ridge to Sgurr nan Spainteach, and continue over Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe and Sgurr na Carnach to Sgurr Fhuaran.
The return to Glen Shiel may be made directly down the long west ridge of Sgurr Fhuaran, or more pleasantly over Sgurr nan Saighead and Beinn Bhuidhe and down its west ridge to finally descend the steep hillside above Loch Shiel.
Access Info
The traverse of the three peaks is best started from the car park on Old Military Road, about 1½ kilometres east of the Battle of Glenshiel. At that point there is a wide gap between forest plantings, and a path leads fairly directly uphill to the Bealach an Lapain.
Citylink buses from Inverness or Glasgow to Skye pass this starting point.
Additional Info
Nearest tourist information centre is Kyle of Lochalsh: 01599 534276.
Kintail Estate is part of the National Trust for Scotland, whose Ranger service offers guided walks. Click here for more information.
The five sisters offer no facilities (nearest are west at Dornie or East at Cluanie Inn) but the views to the west in particular are amongst the best in Scotland. Deer are often see in the corries on the north side of the ridge and look out for Golden Eagles.
