Beinn Reidh

Tucked into the wild, rocky interior of the Applecross peninsula, this Marilyn provides a sense of isolation far greater than its height suggests. Its terrain is quintessential North West Highlands: a complex mix of heather, peat, and slabby rock, rewarding the effort with an unmatched perspective across the Inner Sound.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Rèidh, meaning 'smooth hill,' a description that refers more to the profile of its summit plateau than the actual texture of the ground underfoot.
• •Its summit is an exceptional vantage point for studying the geography of the Inner Hebrides; on a clear day, the islands of Raasay, Rona, and the entire length of the Skye Cuillin are laid out to the west.
• •To the east, the view is dominated by the massive Torridon sandstone fortress of Beinn Bhàn, allowing walkers to appreciate its scale without the physical demand of navigating its Great Black Cleft.
• •Any walker expecting the 'smoothness' promised by the name will be disappointed by the reality of the approach, which consists of an intricate and tiring puzzle of peat hags and hidden lochans.