Cannich offers connections to nature, prehistoric heritage and local Shinty. Practical information about roads, routes, bus services and amenities can help you plan. If you’re looking for a hotel in Cannich, these details can help you decide which of these themes you want to shape your stay.

Nature and Routes Around Cannich

Glen Affric National Nature Reserve and Loch Beinn a Mheadhain are close to Cannich. From Cannich Village, the minor road to Glen Affric is signposted. The River Affric is about 10 miles (16 km) along this road from Cannich.

Another route detail concerns the Affric Kintail Way: the section from Cannich Village to the River Affric is 12.1 miles (19.5 km) long. The roughly 10 miles (16 km) refers to the approximate distance along the road; 12.1 miles (19.5 km) is the length of the section mentioned. The figures therefore describe different route connections. There is also a road cycling route from Cannich to Loch Mullardoch Dam and back.

Corrimony and Shinty

Corrimony Chambered Cairn is near Cannich and is a Clava-type passage grave. A circle of eleven stones surrounds the cairn. Four are modern additions, and two were re-erected more recently. The monument is of national importance because of its potential to contribute to understanding prehistoric ritual beliefs and burial practices. In a passage grave, a passage leads to the burial chamber.

Shinty is also closely connected with Cannich: Strathglass Shinty Club, also known as Comunn Camanachd Straghlais, plays its home matches in the village. In the history of the sport, a match on 12 February 1887 is considered a landmark because it established the official rules. This brings together the club’s connection to Cannich and a dated milestone in Shinty history.

Getting Here and Amenities

Buses run from Inverness to Cannich throughout the year. Check the timetable for your travel day before setting off. When navigating the roads, distinguish between two signposted destinations: before Cannich, a minor road branches off and is signposted for Tomich. From Cannich Village, the minor road to Glen Affric is signposted. When planning your route, check whether your destination is Tomich or Glen Affric.

Cannich has places to eat and a shop; Glen Affric itself has no cafés or shops. If your plans include Glen Affric, take this difference into account when planning meals and shopping. Don’t assume that amenities in the village are available in Glen Affric.

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