Scotland · United Kingdom
Glen Affric
Cannich to Loch Affric
Single-track road into a Caledonian pinewood glen.
The unclassified road from Cannich into Glen Affric is ten miles of single track, running past Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin and through ancient Caledonian pinewood before it stops at the River Affric car park. The glen is a national nature reserve. Passing places are tight, deer are a given, and the only way out is back the way you came.
Where it runs10.6 mi · point to point
CannichStart · Scotland
Loch AffricEnd · Scotland
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Character
Corners35bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Climb253 mtotal ascent
Summit266.1 mhighest point of the line · 873 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 2Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%65.8 – 266.1 mPoints of interest2 stops
- Dog FallsViewpoint3.7 mi in
- Badger FallLandmark3.0 mi in
Hazards
- Narrow passing places
- Deer on road
- Dead-end road
Sources
“Often described as the most beautiful glen in Scotland, Glen Affric contains the third largest area of ancient Caledonian pinewoods in Scotland, as well as lochs, moorland and mountains.”
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Driving the Glen Affric: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Glen Affric?
Glen Affric runs 10.6 miles (17 km) and takes about 21 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Glen Affric to drive?
We rate it easy: 35 corners, a maximum gradient of 8%, and a tightness of 5 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Glen Affric?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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