Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor

About Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor

Dominating the skyline north of Dingwall, this massive Munro presents a vast, whale-back profile that hides a surprisingly delicate summit environment. The ascent leads to an expansive, moss-covered plateau at Glas Leathad Mòr, offering sweeping views across the Cromarty Firth and the rugged peaks of the Fannichs.

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• •The name Ben Wyvis derives from the Gaelic Beinn Uais, meaning 'Noble Mountain'. This likely refers to its commanding presence over the surrounding lowlands of Easter Ross, where it stands as a solitary, massive landmark visible for many miles.
• •According to local lore, the Munros of Foulis once held their land on the condition that they could provide a snowball to the monarch at any time of year. Thanks to the deep, sheltered corries on the mountain's northern flanks, which often hold snow well into summer, this was rarely an impossible demand.
• •The summit plateau is carpeted in thick woolly hair-moss, creating a fragile, springy tundra. This specific habitat supports a significant portion of the UK's breeding population of dotterel, a mountain bird that migrates from North Africa to nest here during the summer months.
• •On a clear day, the summit offers a sprawling panorama that bridges the Highlands and the coast. To the south, you can spot the Kessock Bridge at Inverness, while the western horizon is defined by the jagged silhouettes of the An Teallach massif and the Torridon hills.
• •For those climbing the popular path from Garve, the peak provides a masterclass in the 'false summit'. Reaching the edge of the plateau at An Cabar offers a sense of victory that is quickly tempered by the realization that the actual Munro top is still a two-kilometre walk across the undulating ridge.