Beinn na h-Eaglaise

Tucked between the giants of Torridon and Glen Carron, this steep Graham offers a rugged alternative to the neighboring Munros. Its craggy northeast face provides a dramatic backdrop for a circuit using the excellent stalker's paths that flank its base, leading to a summit with unobstructed views across to Liathach’s serrated ridge.

• •The name Beinn na h-Eaglaise is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Church'. While it likely refers to historical ecclesiastical land ownership in the glen below, the name feels appropriate for a peak that sits like a quiet sanctuary amidst the busy, high-traffic massifs of Torridon.
• •The summit offers a unique perspective on the Coulin Forest mountains; looking southwest, the distinctive quartzite cone of Maol Cheann-dearg appears particularly striking, contrasting with the dark Torridonian sandstone of the surrounding hills.
• •The hill is almost entirely encircled by high-quality stalker's paths. The route through Coire na h-Airighe to the north is particularly well-constructed, offering a civilized approach through wild, boulder-strewn terrain that would otherwise be a taxing bog-trot.
• •Though it stands at 735 metres, the hill is often climbed as part of a longer circuit including its neighbour, Beinn Bhreac, or as a standalone objective for those looking to escape the crowds on the nearby 'Triple Buttress' of Beinn Eighe.
• •It is frequently recommended as a 'bad weather' or 'rest day' alternative to the local Munros, though anyone expecting an easy stroll will find the 700-metre pull from the glen floor a sharp reminder that Wester Ross does not do 'gentle'.