Sutherland Trail 
About the Sutherland Trail
Starting at the picturesque port of Lochinver on the NW coast, and finishing at Tongue on the northern sea board, lies a 70 mile route of constant interest, variety of terrain and some degree of challenge. Located largely within the NW Highlands Geopark area, it makes its way in between or close to many stunning mountains - Suilven, Canisp, Quinag, Ben Stack, Arkle, Foinaven and Ben Hope, and ends within sight of Ben Loyal, the most shapely of them all.
It follows ancient ways used since time immemorial much of the time, but there are a few miles of wild untamed terrain. In addition pleasant stretches of quiet country roads allow you to almost switch the brains to your feet off for a while. The area is really good for wildlife and flowers, and the scenery is without compare. This is definitely 'get up and get there' territory!
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Book Your Sutherland Trail
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| Dates | SRS | Price | Spaces (?) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept-1 Oct 2010 | n/a | £599 |  |
Group Bookings & Private Guiding
Additional dates or spaces are available for group booking and private guiding by arrangement. Please phone us on 01786 445 703 or complete the Special Enquiry form.
Self Guided Extensions
Extend your holiday in Scotland for a few extra days planning your own explorations. We'll arrange the accommodation, neccessary transport and provide you with a dossier of tantalising information.
Check out the Self Guided Extensions available for this holiday.
A Sutherland Trail - what's included?
Your walking holiday includes:
- Qualified Mountain Leader
- Support Manager
- 5 walking days
- 6 nights Hostel accommodation
- Full Board
- Transport from and back to Stirling
- Daily transport as required
Group size:
- Minimum number:
- 6
- Maximum number per leader:
- 10
A Sutherland Trail - Brief Itinerary:
Meet at Stirling station: 11:00
Return: 17:00
Day 1: Meet at Stirling and travel by mini-bus to our overnight accommodation (first of 3 nights) at Achmelvich not far from Lochinver. (Journey time 6-7 hours).
Day 2: Start our adventure at Lochinver walking the old route past Glencanisp Lodge as far as Lochan Fada. Head over the side of Canisp to Loch Awe and make our way to Inchnadamph. (~15mls / 24km, ~400m ascent)
Day 3: Return to Inchnadamph and walk up over the high pass to the east of Glas Bheinn and down to the vicinity of Eas a’Chuill Aluinn waterfall, before heading for the road and down towards Kylesku. (~15mls / 24km, ~750m ascent)
Day 4: Pack up our possessions and head back to Kylesku. Our route lies over the Bealach nam Fiann to Achfary near the end of Loch More. Head north to Durness for the night. (~10mls / 16km, ~500m ascent)
Day 5: Pack up to move on again. Return to Achfary to restart our journey, this time via Lone and Bealach na Feithe and down to Strath More, finishing near the ancient pictish broch of Dun Dornaigil. Head for our overnight accommodation for the next 2 nights at Tongue. (~13mls / 21km, ~450m ascent)
Day 5: The final section of the journey cuts across the Moine, the high moor, to the north of Ben Hope before dropping down to the Kyle and the village of Tongue at the base of Ben Loyal. (~16mls / 25km, ~350m ascent)
Day 5: Pack up for the final time and head back to Stirling, via Inverness, Pitlochry and Perth arriving by 17.00.
Recommended Reading
To get the most from the A Sutherland Trail you may wish to do some background reading prior to departure.
Books which you may find informative are:
- Northern Highlands by SMC Guide
- Highways and Byways in the West Highlands by S Gordon
- The Companion Guide to the West Highlands of Scotland by WH Murray
- Crofts and Crofting by K Stewart
- The Highland Clearances by Gunn & Spankie
Maps which you may find informative are:
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 - No. 15 Loch Assynt
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 - No. 9 Cape Wrath
- OS Landranger 1:50,000 - No. 10 Strathnavar
Alternatively the whole route is on 1:250,000 Travelmaster sheet No.2 Northern Scotland, Orkney & Shetland.
Ways & Trails
- Section Overview
- Lady of the Lake Trail
- William Wallace Way
- Kintyre Way
- Sutherland Trail
- West Highland Way
- Trossachs Trail
- A Cape Wrath Trail
Useful Information
- How to book
- Accommodation & Meals
- Grading Information
- Equipment List
- Insurance
- Booking Conditions
- Contact Us
- F.A.Q's
