Lochinver to Elphin
A strenuous walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) starting and finishing in Highlands, Scotland, about 21.00km (13.05 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 6:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
257m (843ft)
Descent
118m (387ft)
Max. Elevation
250m (820ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
375m (1230ft)
Start
Lochinver
End
Elphin
Distance
21.00km
(13.05mi)
(13.05mi)
Duration
~6:45h
Difficulty
Strenuous
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Created by Anonymous Walker on 17 Jun 2014
A nice walk across the wilderness, from Lochinver to Elphin via Glencanisp. Head from west to east on a low-level route via the lochs and a river. Buses connect Lochinver and Elphin.
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Waypoints
OS Grid NC093222
Start by heading towards Glencanisp Lodge.
OS Grid NC119220
West of Glencanisp Lodge.
About 2.52 km (~1.57 miles) from 
OS Grid NC147209
Head east towards Clach Airigh.
About 3.04 km (~1.89 miles) from 
OS Grid NC165202
Head SE, west side of river.
About 1.92 km (~1.19 miles) from 
OS Grid NC185180
Keep heading SE, do not cross river.
About 2.96 km (~1.84 miles) from 
OS Grid NC196173
Cross river via the ford, heading south.
About 1.30 km (~0.81 miles) from 
OS Grid NC214155
Take the track south of Lochan Fada.
About 2.47 km (~1.53 miles) from 
OS Grid NC220137
Continue along to Cam Loch.
About 1.93 km (~1.2 miles) from 
OS Grid NC233121
When you reach the road, turn right towards Elphin.
About 2.04 km (~1.27 miles) from 
ElphinOS Grid NC212110
Finish at Elphin. Buses towards Ullapool and Durness. Try the Ichnadamph Lodge if you are staying in the area: www.inch-lodge.co.uk
About 2.36 km (~1.47 miles) from 
