Beinn a' Chlaidheimh

This steep-sided Corbett serves as the northern gateway to the remote Fisherfield Forest. Though it famously lost its Munro status by a matter of centimetres, its sharp quartzite ridges offer a rugged, high-altitude experience and commanding views over the shattered sandstone spires of nearby An Teallach.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Sword,' likely referring to the sharp, blade-like profile of its southern ridge when viewed from the depths of the Gleann na Muice.
• •Following a precision GPS survey in 2011, the summit was recorded at 913.96m—just 44cm short of the 3000ft threshold. This resulted in its demotion from Munro to Corbett status in the 2012 revision of the tables.
• •Despite its loss of status, it remains an integral part of the 'Fisherfield Six'—a legendary, remote mountain circuit that usually requires a long trek from Dundonnell or an overnight stay at the Shenavall bothy.
• •The summit offers a peerless perspective of the 'Great Wilderness,' looking south across the remote waters of Loch na Sealga toward the massive Gneiss slabs of Sgùrr Bàn.
• •For a mountain officially demoted for being too short, it remains remarkably successful at feeling every bit as steep and exhausting as its five Munro neighbours.