Glencanisp Lodge is often the starting point for a hike onto Suilven, one of the UK's most remarkable mountains. Any approach to Suilven is long and Glencanisp Lodge is about as close as you can get by car. There's an honesty shop, where you can gather refreshments before or after your hike.

NuroStaar

May 13, 2021

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The Assynt Foundation was established in advance of the landmark community land buy-out of the Glencanisp and Drumrunie Estates, in the parish of Assynt in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. …

Clive G

November 12, 2025

Hiking

Not far from the lodge is the widely captured view across the loch to the towering western end of Suilven. Get the trees into the shot too!

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1. Suilven from Loch Drium Suardalain

20.6km

05:29

720m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Loch Druim Suardalain to River Inver loop

7.66km

02:09

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Suilven – Glencanisp Lodge loop from Lochinver

9.50km

02:37

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Assynt, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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3. View of Suilven – Glencanisp Lodge loop from Lochinver

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