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Affric Kintail Way

This fairly new trail leads through one of the most beautiful valleys in Scotland.
Worth knowing
The Affric Kintail Way runs for a length of 71 kilometers through United Kingdom.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 4 days to walk the Affric Kintail Way.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.
You can stay overnight on campsites and in a tent/tarp.
Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about Affric Kintail Way
Difficulty
- easy
Length
71 km
Elevation gain
1.250 m
Elevation loss
1.250 m
Highest Point
350 m
Lowest Point
Morvich / 7 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
71 km
1.250 m
1.250 m
350 m
Morvich
7 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Affric Kintail Way
- on campsites
- in a tent/tarp
Solitude on the Affric Kintail Way
Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
The best time to hike the Affric Kintail Way is:
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Arrival to the Affric Kintail Way
You will arrive via Inverness Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Bus. Duration approx. 4 hours.
Departure from the Affric Kintail Way
Departure is via Inverness Airport.
You can get to the airport per Bus. Takes about 2 hours.
Useful links to the Affric Kintail Way
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the Affric Kintail Way
Map and elevation profile of the Affric Kintail Way
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