Kintail Outdoor Centre

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1 Kintail Outdoor Centre

2 Things to do in the area The Kintail Outdoor Centre provides excellent bunkhouse accommodation for outdoor enthusiasts in the north-west Highlands. Owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland, the centre is on the Trust s Kintail & Morvich estate, which includes the Five Sisters of Kintail and the Falls of Glomach. The Kintail area is renowned for the quality of its hill walking, and trails to Beinn Fhada (1,032m) and A Ghlas-bheinn (918m) start just outside the Outdoor Centre s door. The centre is also the western terminus of the long-distance Affric Kintail Way. Climb the Five Sisters of Kintail and bag 3 Munros The Kintail Outdoor Centre is within walking distance of the coast at Loch Duich and just 25 minutes drive from the Isle of Skye. It is an ideal base for hill-walking and mountaineering clubs, schools and university groups, or large groups of friends and family. Walk to the Falls of Glomach Visit Balmacara Estate (NTS) Go on a boat trip from Kyle, Plockton or Skye Visit Eilean Donan Castle

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4 Accommodation Outdoor activities Parking and transport Car parking is available at the Kintail Outdoor Centre. The bunkhouse accommodates up to 24 guests: 20 in the main building and 4 in the annexe flat. Main building 5 bedrooms with bunk beds 1 two-bedded, 3 four-bedded and 1 six-bedded 6 bathrooms (including 2 that are wheelchair accessible) each with a toilet and a shower Fully equipped kitchen Lounge with wood-burning stove Dining room Drying room Laundry Oil-fired central heating Annexe flat 1 bedroom with bunk beds (sleeps 4) Bathroom with toilet and shower Cooking facilities Oil-fired central heating 20 per person per night (minimum 4 people) Groups of 15 or more will have exclusive use of the accommodation. Smaller groups may be required to share facilities with another small group. Price includes bed linen. Guided sea kayaking Guided walks Cycling Get a fresh perspective on the coastline by heading out in a sea kayak. One-day trips, multi-day courses and full expeditions are available and are suitable for families (age 10+) and those with no prior experience. All equipment is supplied. Explore the local area around Kintail, and or Plockton, or locations further afield including the Isle of Canna, Knoydart or the Western Isles. The rangers offer a programme of guided walks over the summer including the Five Sisters of Kintail, the South Glen Shiel Ridge, the Affric Kintail Way and the Falls of Glomach. Other walks are available on request. There are a number of good cycling routes in the area, as well as some tougher mountain bike trails. The old military road from Kintail to Glenelg is scenic with light traffic, although the Ratagan Pass is (in)famously tough. A direct Citylink bus service from Inverness or Glasgow links to Shiel Bridge (3 miles) or Ault a Chruinn (2 miles) The nearest train station is at Kyle of Lochalsh (18 miles) with a direct service to Inverness

5 Orkney Fair Isle St Kilda Torridon Inverness Kintail & Morvich Aberdeen Further information Fort William Mar Lodge Estate Kintail & Morvich is one of Scotland s finest remaining expanses of wild land. Golden eagles, otters, ptarmigan and red deer are all regularly seen in the area. The landscape also has a significant cultural heritage, with crofting still playing an important role in the lives of local people today. Oban Perth Dundee Ben Lomond Stirling Glasgow Edinburgh The Trust s rangers at Kintail are happy to provide further information or talks and slideshows about the area to groups at the Kintail Outdoor Centre. The National Trust for Scotland is a charity and depends on the financial support of its members, donors and friends to ensure that this area s unique qualities are preserved for future generations to enjoy. Brodick Ayr Contact details Dumfries Kintail Ranger Service, Morvich Farm, Inverinate, Ross-shire IV40 8HQ Tel: [email protected] Web: To make a booking or check availability, please telephone the Holidays Department on The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is a charity registered in Scotland, Charity Number SC Bunkhouse (NTS)