An Staonaig West Top

Tucked deep within the Monadhliath range near Newtonmore, this high-altitude plateau top offers a remote and rugged experience. At 823 metres, the terrain is characteristically expansive and often peaty. It is best visited as a quiet, pathless detour while traversing the wild ridges south of the main Monadhliath Munros.

• •The name is likely derived from the Gaelic 'staon', meaning sloping, wry, or oblique, describing the character of the surrounding hillsides.
• •Sitting south of the popular Monadhliath Munros, the summit provides a clear perspective over the remote upper reaches of the River Calder and the lonely Gleann Ballach.
• •At 823.2 metres, this is a significant height for a hill classified only as a Tump; its lack of higher status is due to its proximity to the marginally higher main summit of An Staonaig just to the east.
• •If you find yourself on this specific top, you are likely either a dedicated collector of obscure summits or have been significantly diverted by the featureless mist common to these plateaus.