Tom Garbh-bheinne

Overlooking the quiet waters of Loch Shiel, this rugged Ardgour hill sits in the shadow of its grander namesake, Garbh Bheinn. It offers a wild, pathless character typical of the region, where quartzite slabs and heather-clad ridges provide a demanding but rewarding vantage point over the secluded Polloch forest.

• •The Gaelic name translates as 'hill of the rough mountain', aptly describing its position as a rugged satellite of the significantly larger Corbett, Garbh Bheinn.
• •Situated in the wild Ardgour peninsula, the hill is most often approached from the small settlement of Polloch via the forestry tracks that skirt the base of the massif.
• •The summit offers an exceptional perspective on the 'narrows' of Loch Shiel, where the water squeezes between the steep slopes of the Ardgour and Moidart hills.
• •To the south, the massive quartzite crags of Garbh Bheinn dominate the skyline, providing one of the most Alpine-looking vistas in the Scottish Highlands.
• •Despite falling twelve metres short of the 600-metre mark, the pathless heather and awkward rocky steps ensure it feels considerably more taxing than its altitude suggests.