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Sourlies Bothy – Finiskaig River Crossing loop from Eilean Maol

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Sourlies Bothy – Finiskaig River Crossing loop from Eilean Maol

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Sourlies Bothy – Finiskaig River Crossing loop from Eilean Maol

08:22

22.2km

1,310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.60 km for 952 m

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93 m

Sourlies Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Sourlies is a wonderful bothy in a very remote location. A great base for Munro bagging in Knoydart or as a stop along the Cape Wrath Trail.

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1.45 km

Wooden Bridge on Mountain Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Doesn't look particularly stable, but it holds, despite the 2x4 strips.

You can see it clearly in the video here:

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2.49 km

Loch Nevis can be seen from the path between Loch Arkaig and Sourlies bothy. It was a long and sometimes arduous walk over boggy terrain but worth it for the feeling of peace and tranquility of this area.

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2.68 km

Finiskaig River Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • River

Best location to cross the river- marked by 2 cairns.

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4.05 km

Lochan a' Mhaim

Lake

4.47 km

Lochan a’ Mhaim

Highlight • Viewpoint

A Lochan in a beautiful location en route to Sourlies bothy from Strathan. Deliciously remote.

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8.95 km

Garbh Chioch Mhor Summit

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Garbh Chioch Mhor is a 1,013m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Making our way gingerly down the steep slopes of neighbouring Sgurr na Ciche, we reached the col and …

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11.7 km

Sgurr nan Coireachan

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Sgurr nan Coireachan is a 953m Munro mountain in the Scottish Highlands. For us, it was our sixth Munro in a three day expedition in the Knoydart area. The ridge …

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16.6 km

Bealach an Lagain Duibh

Mountain Pass

18.2 km

Lower Lochan a’ Mhaim

Highlight • Lake

20.0 km

Viewpoint

22.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

2.79 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

14.2 km

6.99 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

18°C

13°C

62 %

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Sourlies Bothy – Finiskaig River Crossing loop from Eilean Maol

Sourlies Bothy

Wooden Bridge on Mountain Trail

View of Loch Nevis

Finiskaig River Crossing

Lochan a’ Mhaim

Garbh Chioch Mhor Summit

Sgurr nan Coireachan

Lower Lochan a’ Mhaim

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