Sgurr Mhic Bharraich  

Getting there
The easiest access for this hill is from the campsite behind Shiel Bridge, which lies on the A87 at the head of Loch Duich. There is ample parking by the entrance to the campsite.

Sgurr Mhic Bharraich
From the parking area in front of the campsite, head west through a gate, then turn immediately right up a path between the edge of the campsite and the Allt Undalain. At the end of the campsite, go through a gate and into land with livestock, the path then meanders uphill into a birch wood and a hidden 'lost valley'. A little bridge over the Allt Undalain is reached, where the water below has created a small gorge and carved out interesting holes and sculptures in the rock. Now on the west side of the burn, follow the well constructed path. 1.5km on from the bridge, a faint path heads left at a cairn - keep on the main path. The path begins to climb and a cairn at a junction is reached - the path on the left (not marked on OS Landranger) heads south - ignore this and keep climbing directly uphill. Gradually the ascent easies and Loch Coire nan Crogachan is reached - this is a tranquil spot with lovely views of the surrounding hills reflected on the water. The path now much fainter, crosses over the bealach, so leave it and strike northwards on steep grass covered hillside. The summit crest is gained with a decent sized cairn on the top, behind which to shelter out of wind. Stunning views in all directions.

Return
Either return by the route up, or alternatively head eastward over the wide grassy crest to then begin loosing height down towards the Allt Undalain. The terrain is never too steep or tricky, just a pleasant trudge over grass covered hillside and some heather lower down.