This is a short backpacking trail (AKW below in map) running east west, connecting the west coast of Scotland at Morvich in Kintail with Drumnadrochit and Loch Ness in the east. It also acts as a link between the Great Glen Way (GGW) and the Cape Wrath Trail (CWT) at Morvich.
Walkhighlands Affric Kintail Way provides a good description of the 76km (47 mile) trail including a gpx track and off line map.
The character of the trail is one of scenic low lying glens with the iconic and beautiful Glen Affric in the middle and a route through wilder mountain scenery in the west. Almost all of the walk is on good trail or vehicle tracks with only the odd bit of bog at the head of Glen Affric- I wore running shoes throughout and stayed fairly dry. Given its short length, signposts and quintessential Scottish highland scenery it would make a good introduction to backpacking in Scotland.
Here are some pictures from Brian’s hike in May 2024…
A wee walk 