Beinn Thunacaraidh

Rising above the moors of central Skye, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Cuillin. The ascent involves navigating typically boggy ground before reaching a summit that provides a spectacular, uncluttered perspective of the jagged Sgùrr nan Gillean ridge and the distant shapes of Macleod’s Tables.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Thunacaraidh. While Beinn means mountain, caraidh often refers to a weir or a rocky ledge, likely describing the hill's shelf-like appearance when viewed from the direction of Glen Brittle.
• •To the west, the summit provides a clear sightline across the Minch toward the Outer Hebrides on a clear day, with the distinctive flat-topped shapes of Macleod’s Tables dominating the foreground across Loch Bracadale.
• •Unlike the nearby jagged gabbro of the Black Cuillin, the terrain here is defined by classic Skye moorland, requiring a steady trudge through peat and heather that keeps the summit quiet even during the height of the summer season.