Beinn na Muice

Sitting south of the private road through Glen Strathfarrar, this bulky Graham offers a rugged, often pathless ascent through classic Highland heather and rock. Reaching its broad summit provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the sprawling ridges of the Monar Munros and the wild, remote interior of the North West Highlands.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn na Muice, which translates as 'Hill of the Pig' or 'Hill of the Sow.'
• •Access is typically managed via the Glen Strathfarrar gate, which has strictly controlled seasonal opening hours, often resulting in a much quieter experience than more accessible nearby Munros.
• •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the impressive 1,036-metre peak of Sgùrr na Lapaich and the sprawling, island-dotted waters of Loch Monar.
• •The hill sits in an area significantly influenced by the 1950s Affric-Beauly hydro-electric scheme, with the massive, double-curvature Monar Dam clearly visible at its southern foot.
• •Despite the porcine name, you are far more likely to encounter red deer than swine on these slopes, though the peat hags at the base offer plenty of opportunities for an unintentional wallow.