Scotland
Bac an Eich
849M
2785FT
About Bac an Eich
Tucked away at the head of Strathconan, this remote Corbett offers a quiet alternative to the busier peaks of the west. Though it sits deep in the glens, a series of excellent stalkers' paths ease the ascent, leading to a sprawling summit plateau that serves as a spectacular vantage point for the Monar forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
53rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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336m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking across ancient layers of hardened mud and sand. These rocks began as seafloor sediments before being compressed into the solid, stony ridges under your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH222489
Latitude
57.4958°N
Longitude
4.9683°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Ridge of the Horse' or 'Bank of the Horse'. It likely refers to historical grazing or a transhumance route through the high passes that connect Strathconan to the glens of the south.
- •Its position on the edge of the great wilderness of the Monar Forest provides a clear, unblocked view into the rugged northern faces of the Strathfarrar Munros, most notably the soaring ridges of Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais.
- •Despite its apparent isolation, the hill is surprisingly accessible for those who enjoy long glen walks, thanks to a network of well-engineered Victorian stalkers’ paths that zig-zag efficiently up its southern slopes from Inverchoran.
- •While the name suggests horses once roamed here, any modern equestrian attempting the approach would likely suggest the 'Ridge of the Very Patient Pony' as a more accurate title for the long trek in.