Beinn an Iomaire

Tucked away in the wild country west of Fort Augustus, this rugged North West Highland hill provides a quieter alternative to its loftier neighbours. The terrain is characteristically steep and heathery, leading to a distinctive summit ridge. From the top, you gain a commanding perspective over Loch Quoich towards the sharp peaks of Gairich and Sgùrr Mòr.

• •The name originates from Scottish Gaelic, where Beinn an Iomaire translates as 'Hill of the Ridge' or 'Hill of the Furrow,' describing the long, linear crest of its summit area.
• •Located north of the remote Glen Kingie, the summit offers a rare, close-up look at the northern corries of the Sgùrr Mòr range, which are hidden from most common walking routes.
• •The most direct approach involves navigating the often-pathless ground from the road to Kinloch Hourn, requiring careful route-finding through the broken crags and peat hags of the lower slopes.
• •Given the lack of a trodden path and the prevalence of Highland rainfall, the 'furrow' in the hill's name is frequently interpreted by visitors as a reference to the deep, boggy channels one must navigate to reach the start of the climb.