Glen Brittle and Loch Eynort forestry walk

THE CUILLIN AND MINGINISH


Summary :	A pleasant circuit on easy tracks with great views of the Cuillin and outer islands in good weather. Good birdwatching opportunities in Loch Eynort. The mixture of trees makes this a particularly good walk for autumn.
Terrain :	Forestry tracks with a good surface and no bog.
Grade :		Distance :	17km/10.5 miles
Bog Factor :		Time :	4 - 5 hours
Start :	Car park on right hand side of road into Glen Brittle. Sign on right as road descends.	Grid ref :	NG424258
Map :	View an OS map of the route Buy Explorer 411 - Cuillin Hills online	Ascent :	600m
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Public Transport :	Bus number 53 from Portree.[Click for timetables - choose Area 4]

Glen Brittle and Loch Eynort forestry walk no. 1

1. From the car park go through the gate onto the forestry track. At the first junction turn right, doubling back on yourself as you ascend the hill. From here there are great views of Coire na Creiche backed by the Cuillin. Keep on this track for 2.5 kilometres until another junction is reached. Here turn left, ignoring the footpath sign, and continue gently uphill. The track starts descending after only 150 metres. After another 3 kilometres Loch Eynort is visible below.

Glen Brittle and Loch Eynort forestry walk no. 2

2. At the next junction turn sharp right heading downhill more steeply. This track passes through more forestry before heading into more mixed woodland. The route bends left then right crossing a stream with dramatic waterfalls above and below. After a final bend to the left the track emerges onto a minor road at the foot of Glen Eynort. Follow the road left passing below a waterfall and then some houses.

Glen Brittle and Loch Eynort forestry walk no. 3

3. Continue on the track, going through the gate. Along this flat section, through the trees the mudflats of Loch Eynort are visible, a great spot for birds. After 2.5 kilometres the track forks, take the main left branch which heads uphill. As you climb the hill ignore tracks coming in from the left and then right. Cross a bridge before reaching the Bealach Brittle with good views over Loch Brittle and Rubh an Dunain.

Glen Brittle and Loch Eynort forestry walk no. 4

4. Follow the undulating track as it contours the slopes to the left. Several sections of forest have been cut revealing magnificent views of the Cuillin ridge. At the next fork take the left hand track heading slightly uphill. Eventually you will return to the first junction of the walk, continue on the main track to the right to return to the car park.

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