A lovely, almost flat circuit of Loch Coulin with impressive views of Beinn Eighe and Liathach across the water. The route takes in the minor road along Loch Clair with lots of peaceful viewpoints and bird watching opportunities. For the energetic the route makes a great run through varied scenery.
Summary
A straightforward, almost flat, circuit of Loch Coulin following the private minor road along Loch Clair and then a path and track with some short boggy sections.
Terrain
NH002581
Grid ref
9km/5.5 miles
Distance
Grade
Small car park on A896 opposite turn off for minor road to Coulin Lodge.
Start
Maps
GPS Waypoints
View in 3D
1. Start at the small layby on the A896 just past Loch Clair in the direction of Kinlochewe and walk down the minor road towards Coulin. You soon reach a cattle grid with pedestrian access, continue to the bridge and cross the river. Continue on the minor road as it skirts the edge of Loch Clair. Across the water Sgurr Dubh can be seen straight ahead and the white flank of mighty Liathach behind to the right. At the head of the loch a bridge is reached. Don't cross it, instead following the signed path straight ahead through the gate and continue alongside the short section of river between the two lochs.
2. The track passes through mixed woodland and then onto more open ground. At this point take a path to the right slightly downhill with a wooden sign. The narrow but clear path undulates across heathery ground with the loch on your right and plantation to your left. Eventually a small gate is reached, pass through this and follow the path across more open ground, passing the remains of a metal gate and fence.
3. The path now skirts the edge of Loch Coulin before heading south east away from the loch alongside a small stream. This path is indistinct and boggy in places but eventually reaches a track at a small wooden bridge just north of the single house at Torran Cuillinn. Here turn right onto the track and follow it past the house and in a loop down to the larger bridge over the River Coulin.
4. Cross the bridge and continue straight ahead to the impressive house at Coulin. The path to the left leads to Achnashellach over the Coulin Pass. Continue straight ahead past the house and follow the track as it curves back round towards the loch. In good weather there are amazing views of Beinn Eighe ahead. The track continues through a gate and passes behind Coulin Lodge with a fine deer larder on the left.
5. Continue following the road through the trees as it passes some estate buildings and two houses on the left and then crosses the bridge back to the Loch Coulin footpath turn off. After crossing the bridge turn left and retrace your steps to the A896 enjoying the good views over Loch Clair on the way.
Have you found an error or is any information wrong or missing?
Please let us know by using the error report form.
Route profile
