Beinn nan Caorach North Top

Set in the wild Arnisdale hinterland, this remote satellite summit provides a rugged vantage point overlooking the deep cleft of Loch Hourn. While overshadowed by its higher parent peak, its craggy, pathless slopes offer a quiet sense of isolation and exceptional views across the water to the jagged peaks of Knoydart.

• •The name originates from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn nan Caorach, meaning 'Mountain of the Sheep,' a nod to the area's long history of high-altitude grazing.
• •From this northern vantage point, walkers gain an exceptional view across the Sound of Sleat to the Cuillin on Skye, and southwards into the dramatic, fjord-like entrance of Loch Hourn.
• •Unlike the more popular Munros of the Kintail region to the north, this hill remains largely pathless, requiring competent navigation through typical West Highland terrain of heather and hidden bog.
• •While the name suggests a gentle pastoral scene, the ground is more likely to provide a thorough test of your waterproofs than a pleasant stroll through a meadow.