Wester Ross & Kintail
Five Sisters of Kintail
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Five Sisters of Kintail
The Five Sisters of Pintail, provides one of the most iconic views in Scotland. It is a mountain ridge in the Northwest Highlands and is close to the village of Shiel Bridge. The dramatic peaks rise sharply from the beaches of Loch Duich and are steeped in legend and are popular among hikers due to their challenging yet rewarding ridge trek. The full hike is ideal for seasoned hikers, covering the three Munros and provides sweeping views of glens, lochs, and far-off islands. Even from the roadside, the Five Sisters are stunning, especially at sunrise or sunset. If you are passing through Glen Shiel, it’s well worth a stop to soak in the wild Highland atmosphere and breathing views.
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The Five Sisters of Kintail are a ridge of five peaks in Wester Ross, rising steeply from Glen Shiel near the road to Skye. The highest, Sgùrr Fhuaran, reaches 1,068 metres, and the ridge forms one of Scotland's best-known mountain panoramas.
The ridge walk is a serious undertaking: a full day of about 12 miles with over 1,500 metres of ascent. You'll need good fitness, navigation skills and proper mountain kit, and it's not one for beginners.
They're in Wester Ross, seen from the A87 through Glen Shiel between Inverness and Skye, about 15 miles east of Eilean Donan Castle.
You can see them clearly from the A87 through Glen Shiel, and there are several laybys where you can stop for photos. It's one of the most dramatic roadside views in Scotland.
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