Glas Bheinn Mhor

Situated in the rugged hinterland of Sutherland near Rhiconich, this Marilyn offers an experience far more wild than its modest height suggests. Its gneiss-bound slopes are quintessential North West Highlands: a complex mosaic of rock and bog that demands careful navigation but rewards with a profound sense of isolation.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Glas Bheinn Mhòr', meaning 'Great Grey Hill'. The 'glas' element refers to the pale, silver-grey appearance of the Lewisian gneiss that breaks through the thin vegetation across its slopes.
• •To the east, the sprawling quartzite ridges of Foinaven and the massive bulk of Arkle dominate the skyline, offering one of the best perspectives on these iconic mountains without the commitment of a full day on their steep scree slopes.
• •The summit serves as a high point within the classic 'cnoc and lochan' topography of the far north-west, a complex glaciated landscape where navigation becomes an engaging puzzle of avoiding hidden bogs and finding dry leads of rock.
• •While its 569-metre stature might seem humble on paper, the total lack of a formal path ensures that every metre is earned through a rigorous curriculum of peat-hag hopping and tactical rock-dodging.