An Reithe

Tucked away in the rugged backcountry southwest of Fort Augustus, this high, rounded summit translates from Gaelic as 'The Ram'. It offers a wild, pathless character typical of the Great Glen’s southern fringes, where steep, heathery slopes lead to a wide plateau with expansive views over the mirror-like waters of Loch Garry.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'The Ram,' a title likely earned from the hill's sturdy, broad-shouldered appearance when viewed from the glens below.
• •The summit provides a spectacular vantage point for observing the Great Glen's geography, specifically the sharp dip containing Loch Oich and the southern tip of Loch Ness.
• •Walkers typically approach from the south via the Loch Garry shore, often pairing this summit with the neighbouring peak of Carn na Coire Ghlaise.
• •Despite its significant height of over 840 metres, its status as a Tump means it remains a quiet spot, largely ignored by those strictly following the more famous peak lists.
• •In common with many hills in this wet pocket of the Highlands, the ascent is often less of a walk and more of a tactical exercise in avoiding knee-deep bog.