The Great Glen to the east, the A87 to the north and the A830 to the south separate this area from its surroundings and enclose an area of high mountains and low glens. The highest mountain is Sgurr na Ciche (1040m) and further north the South Glen Shiel Ridge is formed by a whopping seven Munros! Also in the area is The Saddle (1010m) which is home to the classic Forcan Ridge. Peaks in the mountains list are all above 900m.
Steep ascent from road, nan Spainteach 990, sgurr na ciste Duibh 1027, Sgurr na Carnoch 1002, Sghuaran 1027, Sgurr nan Saighead 929, Bein Bhuide 869, Sgurr an t-searraich 576, to Sheil bridge campsite.
