Glen Shiel and the Road to Lochalsh
Take the A87 west from Invergarry through the upland loch country and Glen Shiel towards Lochalsh. The route shifts from inland mountain scenery to sea-loch approaches near the west coast.
Invergarry to Kyle of Lochalsh · Highland, Scotland · 49 miles · 66 minutes estimated driving · Point-to-point
Photo: @ N Chadwick / Geograph
Highlights along the way
Glen Shiel
The A87 runs through a mountain corridor between the inland loch country and the sea-loch approaches to Lochalsh.
Before you set off
Allow for coaches and heavy vehicles on a busy touring road. Mountain viewpoints and castle visits need separate signed access and parking. Check current closures and conditions before travel. Estimated time excludes stops and live traffic. Points are through-road references, not parking. Optional town visits may require a separate detour.