Glen Affric - Bike, Hike & Wildcamp Adventure

Name: Glen Affric - Bike, Hike & Wildcamp Adventure
Start: 2026-05-22T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-25T17:00:00+01:00
Location: glen affric

Schedule

Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

glen affric | East Kilbride, SC

At a Glance...
- Bike into Glen Affric close to the Alltbeithe SYHA from the Glen Affric car park on the Friday afternoon/evening
- Set up wildcamp and bag the remotest Munros over two days, then bike out.
- Day trip to the closest Munros (Tom & Toll) from Glen Affric
- Some bogs and trackless sections
- Spectacularly remote location - An almost jurassic Glen
- Incredible views
- Accessible from Fort William or Inverness by road only
- West Highlands

Where is Glen Affric?
Glen Affric is the Glen to the north of Glen Shiel. Glen Shiel is a popular location due to the historical battles and the A87 Road to the Isles running through it. Hidden away however is Glen Affric - a fabulous Glen that seems almost untouched by humans. Ancient caledonian pine gives a fully alpine feel.
The mountains to the south form the North Glen Shiel mountains - the back of the Brothers & Sisters of Kintail. It's the remote mountains on the north side of the Glen we'll be visiting from Glen Affric.
To get here a car is needed. This is another place that strikes off from the village of Cannich - a small place with the Loch Mullardoch and Glen Strathfarrar Munros accessible from here.
Cannich lies off the A82 between Fort William and Inverness - striking off west of the road when alongside Loch Ness.

About the Adventure:
The area is characterised by rugged and big rocky mountains. There are 8 Munros on offer.
In the centre, a trio lie to the north of a track that leads in from Glen Shiel (close to the Cluanie Inn) to Alltbeithe SYHA. The Sgùrr nan Ceathreamhnan trio here is renowned for its remoteness and the commitment required to climb them. They are situated many kilometers from the nearest public road, making the approach a significant part of the challenge! But the views on a fine day over the Glen Shiel Brothers and Sisters is to be savoured.
We'll begin the trip cycling in along a good track to the south of Loch Affric. This continues for many kilometers and eventually leads down to Strawberry Cottage. Here we cross the bridge and the trail becomes more challenging. It's recommended to park the bikes a little bit further on and walk the rest of the way to set up a wild camp. Once we've put our tents up, we'll head up this remote central trio and likely head down at sunset.
We'll decamp and head back toward the bikes and unload our camping gear. The central trio form a line with the majestic Carn Eighe and Mam Sodhail towering above. Beyond these two, a rather insignificant lump sticks out - Beinn Fhionnlaidh - a few hours trudge there and back again.
As evening draws in we'll head back to the cars.
The final day is just a day trip. We'll meet at the Glen Affric car park (or just before it as the official one charges significantly). It's a nice jaunt to Tom a' Chòinich (a shapely peak with rocky ridges), and Toll Creagach (a more rounded mountain with mossy upper slopes).
Even if you're only joining us for Tom & Toll, you'll need a bike. This area is huge and distances vast. Bikes really help.
The aim is to cycle in on the Friday afternoon/evening ready to bag the central trio on the Saturday, then the Carn Eighe group on the Sunday (and cycle out), then Tom & Toll on the Monday as a day trip. We will be wild camping for two nights. The weather can alter plans so please be prepared.

The Central Trio:
An Socach (921m / 3,022ft)
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan (1,151m / 3,776ft)
Mullach na Dheiragain (982m / 3,222ft)
The Carn Eighe Group:
Mam Sodhail (1,181m / 3,875ft)
Carn Eighe (1,183m / 3,881ft)
Beinn Fhionnlaidh (1005m / 3,297ft)
Tom & Toll:
Tom a' Chòinich (1,112m / 3,648ft)
Toll Creagach (1,054m / 3,458ft)