Creag Riabhach

Rising above the rugged Lewisian gneiss landscape of Sutherland, this modest Marilyn offers a wild, rocky character typical of the far northwest. Located near Innisodhar and Rhiconich, its complex terrain of lochans and crags rewards those seeking solitude away from the more famous peaks of the Reay Forest.

• •The name is Gaelic, translating as the 'Brindled Crag,' which refers to the dappled, multi-coloured appearance of the ancient Lewisian gneiss outcrops when interspersed with heather and grasses.
• •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for viewing the nearby giants of the Reay Forest; the white quartzite-capped ridges of Foinaven and Arkle are clearly visible to the east.
• •To the west, the hill offers a direct line of sight down the length of Loch Inchard toward the Atlantic coast and the remote settlements near Kinlochbervie.
• •Despite its relatively low elevation, the surrounding 'knock and lochan' topography means that finding a dry, direct line to the base of the hill is often the most demanding part of the day.