Scotland
Eididh nan Clach Geala
927M
3041FT
About Eididh nan Clach Geala
Tucked away in the rugged Inverlael forest area, this Munro is frequently the final peak in the popular Beinn Dearg circuit. Its northern slopes drop away steeply, offering a stony character that contrasts with the softer glens below, providing an expansive vantage point over the remote Dundonnell wilderness.
Key Statistics
Rank
12th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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166m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on Glascarnoch Psammite, a durable rock made of compressed sandstone. This hard, grainy foundation forms the rugged landscape beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH257842
Latitude
57.8135°N
Longitude
4.9342°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name translates as 'Web of the White Stones', a reference to the distinctive scatterings of white quartz rocks that decorate its upper slopes and summit plateau.
- •It is most commonly climbed as the northernmost point of a long, four-Munro circuit starting from the head of Loch Broom, alongside its neighbours Beinn Dearg, Cona' Mheall, and Meall na Ceapraichean.
- •The summit offers a spectacular, unobstructed view north across the 'Great Wilderness' towards the jagged skyline of An Teallach and the iconic, isolated peaks of Assynt, including Suilven and Stac Pollaidh.
- •The area is a designated Special Protection Area for rare mountain birds; the high plateaus are one of the few places in the UK where you might spot breeding dotterel during the summer months.
- •While the 'white stones' of the name are easy enough to find, the correct Gaelic pronunciation of Eididh—roughly 'Ay-jee'—frequently eludes walkers by the time they reach their fourth summit of the day.