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Suilven – the classic view

The Assynt Foundation, formed by a group of local residents, managed to secure a community buy-out of the Glencanisp Estate and neighbouring Drumrunie Estate, under the 2003 Land Reform Act. The foundation now owns and manages the 44,000 acres, including Suilven, for the benefit of the community and the public, and the sustainable development of the natural environment.

This route on Suilven takes in both Glen Canisp itself and a descent down the beautiful River Kirkaig, passing the stunning 20m cascade of the Falls of Kirkaig.

Route

Starting from the parking area on the road to Glencanisp Lodge, continue along the road and take a left fork to pass behind the lodge. From here head right, the road becoming a gravel track with great views of Suilven and Canisp ahead.

The track divides after 4.5km (147 209) at Suileag. You take the right fork to pass in front of the lovely old wall of a sheiling. This brings you alongside the Abhainn na Clach Airigh, aptly meaning ‘river of the stone sheiling’. The track crosses the river via a bridge just beyond Lochan Buidhe.