Craig to Kinlochewe

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The stage of the route uses the Coulin Pass - with relatively easy paths and some superb views. The downside is the final 2km along an overgrown path that sorely tests the patience, especially with a heavy pack.

Terrain

Clear, firm footpaths and tracks.

Public Transport

There is a rail station 4km from Craig at Achnashellach; Kinlochewe is served by buses from Inverness.

Start

Craig. Open start point in Google Maps for directions.

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.

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Walk Description

Stage 1

Head west along the road from Gerry's Hotel - there is a narrow grass verge on both sides but it's necessary to exercise extreme caution, particularly on bends or poor visibility. After 750m look for a green signpost just before a layby indicating a small footpath heading into the trees on the right. This is the Old Pony Track, an old drove road used by poet and novelist James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd, in 1803. It's a steep ascent along a narrow path, but offers views along the glen to Loch Carron and Skye before reaching a more substantial forest track.

Stage 2

Turn right and continue the ascent at a more gradual rate to reach the Coulin Pass, a classic drove route between Glen Carron and Glen Torridon. This good vehicle track offers each walking accompanied by fine views to the white quartzine Beinn Eighe massif.

Stage 3

After 3km cross a bridge to join a track coming from the left - turn right and continue along the River Coulin to the whitewashed buildings at Coulin. Turn right and follow the road to Torran-cuilinn. Ignore the paths left towards the Torridon road, and instead follow the large forestry track up into the forestry. When it forks after 600m keep right and then left to stay on the main track and continue the climb.

Stage 4

Eventually the open hillside is reached above the plantations. The track heads around the west side of Càrn Dhomhnuil Mhic a' Ghobha and drops down to an area of felled forestry which forms part of the Coulin Pinewood regeneration area. The original line of the Cape Wrath Trail forks off right here to stay offroad all the way to Kinlochewe - but is exceptionally boggy and overgrown. Instead it is better to continue down the track, eventually reaching a t-junction. Turn left here and follow the track down to the A896 road, and then turn right along the road for the final 3km into Kinlochewe.

Next stage: Kinlochewe to Shenavall

Route: Phil Turner

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Craig to Kinlochewe

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