Braigh nan Uamhachan

About Braigh nan Uamhachan

Situated north of Glenfinnan, this rugged Corbett offers a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbours. The ascent involves steep, grassy slopes leading to a narrow summit ridge. From the top, you gain a commanding perspective over the jagged peaks of the Rough Bounds and the long reaches of Loch Shiel.

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• •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Upland of the Little Caves'. While no major caverns dominate the skyline, the broken, rocky ground on the eastern flanks hides the small cavities and rocky overhangs that likely gave the hill its title.
• •It is frequently climbed as part of a demanding horseshoe along with the neighbouring peak of Streap. The two are linked by a narrow col that provides an excellent high-level traverse with views across to the Munros of Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Coireachan.
• •The summit offers a unique northern perspective of the Glenfinnan area, where the famous viaduct and the monument at the head of Loch Shiel are framed by the steep walls of the surrounding glens.
• •It serves as a fine vantage point for studying the 'Rough Bounds of Knoydart' to the northwest, a notoriously difficult terrain of knolls and peat hags that looks much more inviting from this elevation than it feels underfoot.
• •Despite its respectable height, it is often treated merely as a scenic obstacle to be crossed on the way to the more dramatic silhouette of Streap, ensuring you are unlikely to queue for space at the summit cairn.