Fort Augustus to Glenmoriston

Distance	Approximate Time	Height Gain	OS Map
11.27 kms	03:30 (hrs:mins)	350 metres	Explorer 415: Glen Affric & Glen Moriston

Description

One of General Wade's Military Roads (following an old drove road) crossing the ridge separating Glen Moriston from The Great Glen, with marvellous views over the Great Glen and to Kintail.

Quite a strenuous walk, climbing 350 metres, into rough country. In good weather it's easy; a map and compass would help in bad weather. The climb up to the top of the ridge is through forest on good tracks and there are clearings offering splendid views to the Great Glen. A long section on open moorland follows, on muddy paths, leading down into Glen Moriston, again with beautiful views to the Affric and Cannich Hills and to the West Highlands. One burn, the Allt Phocaichain, could be impassable in wet weather, necessitating an about-turn... Boots are essential and bad weather clothing should be carried.

Access Info

Local buses are not really suitable; two cars, or an arranged pickup, are necessary.

1. At Fort Augustus go up Bunoich Brae at signpost for Jenkins Park, to another signpost 'Jenkins Park 0.75 mile'. Follow this road till it turns left - but go straight on, on a narrow road, for a few metres to the road end. Park here (372095).

2. In Glen Moriston: about eight miles from Invermoriston on the A887, the road crosses the River Moriston. About 200m on, look for a sign on your left: 'Old Drove Road to Fort Augustus'. There is a car park there (308127).