Beinn Tharsuinn Chaol Far East Top

Tucked deep within the remote Fisherfield Forest, this rugged subsidiary peak offers a raw perspective of the Scottish wilderness. It sits on a rocky ridge of Lewisian gneiss, overlooking the deep waters of Lochan Fada. From here, the massive sandstone towers of Slioch form an imposing wall to the south.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn Tharsuinn,' meaning transverse or cross hill, and 'Chaol,' meaning narrow. This describes the slender nature of the ridge as it cuts across the landscape between the surrounding glens.
• •This top is situated on the long eastern spur of the main Beinn Tharsuinn massif, serving as a high-level viewpoint for those navigating the complex terrain between Kinlochewe and the heart of the 'Great Wilderness.'
• •To the south, the summit looks directly across the trench of Lochan Fada toward the jagged skyline of the Torridon hills, with the distinctive profile of Liathach visible on clear days.
• •Accessing this summit requires one of the longest approaches in the UK, as it is buried in the trackless terrain between the heights of Kinlochewe and the shores of Little Loch Broom.
• •Being designated the 'Far East Top' might suggest a definitive boundary, but in the vast, boggy sprawl of the Letterewe estate, it mostly signifies you still have a very long walk back to the car.