Glen Shiel
A87Highland to Invergarry · Scotland
Distance32.8mi · 53 km
Drive time1 h 6 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
Mountain
A magnificent run beneath the Five Sisters of Kintail toward Skye.
The A87 sweeps through Glen Shiel below the soaring ridge of the Five Sisters of Kintail, one of the great Highland drives on the road to Skye. It flows well but the scenery is a constant distraction, keep your eyes on the road and stop at the laybys.
Where it runs
HighlandStart · Scotland
InvergarryEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners18bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb451 mtotal ascent
Summit348 mhighest point · 1142 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
340 m rangeKnow before you go
- Fast road through the glen
- Deer on the road
- Sudden weather
Along the road
- viewpoint Glengarry Viewpoint
Sources
In these collections
Nearby roads
The closest great drives to Glen Shiel.
