Hiking in the Scottish hills should not be underestimated. The conditions can quickly change so make sure you know what you are doing and be prepared. Plan you walk and walk your plan. If this sounds too intimidating to you, pick one of the easier walks or simply keep dwelling in bliss. If this only gets you more excited, do read on.
The Triple Buttress corrie
start: 60 mins by car
walk: 4-5 hrs
Into the Beinn Eighe mountain range you will find this wonderful corrie. It’s a strenous walk, buth the path ascents gently and the scenery is stunning, you feel very little between the giant Liathach and Beinn Eighe on either side. The final climb towards the corrie and the loch is a bit steep, but certainly worth it. Link to start point and route map
An Teallach
start: 30 mins by car
walk: 8-9 hrs
An Teallach is one of the most beautiful and iconic mountain ranges in Scotland, and it’s right at the doorstep of Bliss haus. If you are fit enough and are looking for a real challenge, this is a must do. The climb is long and in some places steep, but once you are on the top of the first munro “Bidean a’ Ghlas Thuill” the views of the pinnacles and the other mountains in the remote Fisherfield Forest will simply take your breath away. Link to start and route map
Shenavall Bothy circuit
start: 35 mins by car
walk: 6-7 hrs
Great hike to an iconic bothy. If you wish, you can stay overnight to immerse yourself in this remote place. Lots of deer around! Link to start point and route map
Slioch
start: 45 mins by car
walk: 8-9 hrs
Slioch is another iconic munro close to Bliss haus. Overlooking Loch Maree and looking inaccessible, the climb of the mountain is a serious one. Especially because of it’s long approach along the delta of Loch Maree. Once the climb starts, you will quickly gain height. Just before the final climb you will pass two beautiful lochans, an ideal spot for an overnight camp on a summer day. On the top of the munro the views in all directions are just stunning: Torridon, Loch Maree, Skye, An Teallach, just to name a few. Makes for a great but very challenging day. Link to start point and route map
Beinn a Chearchaill
start: 45 mins by car
walk: 5-6 hrs
This is a so called ‘Fiona’, and with it’s 700 metres it can’t measure itself with the big munros surrounding it. But the plateau makes an ideal setting to view all the big Torridon mountains in all it’s glory. Therefore the hike is rewarding and surely unforgettable. The hike starts at a bungalow on the right side of the road south of Gairloch. The start of the path is very clear, higher up you have to navigate your own way to the plateau. Link to start point and route map