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KINTAIL OUTDOOR
CENTRE
Tel: 0131
2439331
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Kintail Outdoor Centre
Kintail Outdoor Centre is situated on the banks of the
River Croe between the Fives Sisters Ridge and Ben Attow.
These spectacular mountain ranges rise steeply from the
shores of Loch Duich, offering some of the best hill walking
in Britain.
The Kintail Outdoor Centre provides a unique setting as
an adventure centre, offering unparalleled scope for outdoor
pursuits and field studies, making it an ideal base for
hill walking, climbing, diving clubs, and educational groups.
The centre is run by the National Trust for Scotland, Ranger
Service. The rangers are on hand to offer advice, introductory
talks, guided walks and environment activities to visiting
educational groups.
Kintail Outdoor Centre was completely refurbished in 2001
and now offers excellent bunkhouse accommodation. The centre
comprises of two wings both sleeping ten people. Facilities
include a fully equipped kitchen, common room/dinning room,
drying room and laundry facilities. The centre is suitable
for the less able and wheelchair users.
For further information and bookings contact:
Holidays Department, The National Trust for Scotland,
Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4ET.
Tel: (0131) 2439331 Fax: (0131) 2439594 Email: holidays@nts.org.uk
The Kintail Ranger Service, based at Morvich, covers the
Kintail, West Affric and Balmacara estates. Kintail and
West Affric comprise a magnificent stretch of West Highland
scenery which includes the Falls of Glomach (among the highest
waterfalls in Britain) and the Five Sisters of Kintail,
which has been designated a National Scenic Area. Kintail
has two salt marshes and otters are relatively common in
the vicinity. Balmacara has a beautiful coastline and the
Lochalsh Woodland Gardens, as well as crofting communities.
Many interesting glacial features abound and the area is
rich in butterflies and dragonflies. A range of bird species
is present at both properties, including golden eagle, merlin
and red-throated divers.
The Ranger Service is supported by Scottish Natural Heritage
