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United Kingdom, Kintail, Scottish Highlands

Glen Shiel Road

A fast sweeping glen road beneath the jagged Five Sisters of Kintail ridge.

Length

38 km

In miles

23.6 mi

Driving time

57 min

Atlas rating

9.2 / 10

Driving quality8.8
Scenery9.6

The run

Invergarry to Shiel Bridge, following the A87. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Snow and wind common in the glen during winter