Aonach na Reise [Sgurr na Ruaidhe East Top]

About Aonach na Reise [Sgurr na Ruaidhe East Top]

Tucked at the eastern end of the high Strathfarrar ridge, this rounded shoulder serves as the final significant rise before the mountains subside toward the Beauly Firth. Often crossed while descending from Sgùrr na Ruaidhe, its grassy plateau offers a quiet, expansive perspective over the remote reaches of the Monar Forest.

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• •The name originates from the Gaelic 'Aonach na Reise', which translates as 'The Ridge of the Journey' or 'The Ridge of the Span', likely referring to its position as a transitional point on the long traverse above the glen.
• •Though it stands at nearly 3,000 feet, it is officially classified as a Tump, serving as a significant eastern shoulder to its higher neighbour, Sgùrr na Ruaidhe.
• •From the summit, the view stretches east over the narrowing ribbon of the River Farrar toward the Beauly Firth, while the massive, triple-crested bulk of Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais dominates the skyline to the west.
• •Accessing the hill usually involves navigating the private road of Glen Strathfarrar, where a seasonal permit system and a locked gate ensure the slopes remain remarkably quiet even in peak walking season.
• •It is the kind of summit walkers often visit by accident while searching for the quickest way back to the car before the estate gate is locked for the evening.