A' Chuil to Barrisdale Bay
Summary
This very long and challenging stage crosses the appropriately named 'Rough Bounds of Knoydart'; it's every bit as tough and strenuous as the name suggests. The paths are fainter (if they exist at all), usually very wet and the terrain unforgiving. Nonetheless, the scenery is beautiful and there are plenty of options for breaking up the journey if it's simply too much, including a night at the idyllically-located Sourlies bothy.
Terrain
Extremely rough, boggy footpaths and pathless terrain.
Public Transport
No road access.
Start
Track above A' Chuil bothy.
Hillwalking in Winter
Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.