An Cruachan

Rising above the Minginish peninsula on Skye, this prominent Marilyn offers a grandstand view of the Black Cuillin ridge without the technical scrambling. Its heathery slopes provide a quieter alternative to the island's more famous peaks, looking out over Loch Harport towards the distant Macleod’s Tables.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'An Cruachan', translating to 'the conical hill' or 'the stack', a descriptive term used for summits that stand out distinctly from the surrounding moorland.
• •Its summit offers a peerless profile of the northern Black Cuillin, providing a clear sightline to the jagged peaks of Sgùrr nan Gillean and Bruach na Frithe across Glen Sligachan.
• •The ascent typically begins near the village of Carbost, traversing characteristic Skye terrain of peat hags and heather before reaching the trig pillar.
• •From the top, the view to the west extends over Loch Bracadale to the distinctive flat-topped silhouettes of Healabhal Mhòr and Healabhal Bheag, better known as Macleod's Tables.
• •It serves as a perfect vantage point for those who wish to appreciate the Cuillin's ferocity from a safe distance, without the need for a helmet or a head for heights.