An Stoc-bheinn

Tucked away in the far north of Sutherland, this rugged Hump offers a quiet, pathless ascent typical of the North West Highlands. While dwarfed by the nearby Ben Hope, it provides an intimate perspective across the deep waters of Loch Eriboll towards the stark quartzite peaks of Foinaven and Arkle.

• •Derived from Gaelic, 'An Stoc-bheinn' translates roughly as the 'hill of the trunk or stump', likely describing its stocky appearance against the vast Sutherland skyline.
• •The summit provides a spectacular front-row seat to the massive western face of Ben Hope, the most northerly Munro in Scotland.
• •To the west, the view is dominated by the sprawling waters of Loch Eriboll and the distinctively pale, craggy silhouettes of the Foinaven and Arkle massifs.
• •As a Hump, the hill has a prominence of at least 100 metres, ensuring that despite its modest height, the climb involves a fair amount of honest effort through typical Sutherland bog and heather.
• •It is a highly effective choice for walkers who want the expansive views of the far north without the commitment of a thousand-metre ascent, or for those who simply took a wrong turn on the way to the Ben Hope car park.