Carn Feur-lochain

Rising above the remote Fionn Loch in the heart of the Letterewe Forest, this rugged summit offers a profound sense of isolation. Composed of ancient Lewisian gneiss, its rocky slopes provide a magnificent grandstand view toward the jagged silhouette of An Teallach and the wild, lochan-studded interior of the Fisherfield Forest.

• •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Cairn of the Grassy Little Loch,' likely referring to the small, reedy pools found in the high corries on its northern flanks.
• •Though it sits at 692 metres, the hill is situated in one of the most remote corners of the North West Highlands; any ascent involves a significant trek from either Poolewe or Gruinard.
• •The summit provides an exceptional perspective on the 'Great Wilderness,' specifically looking across the water to the dramatic, tiered cliffs of A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr.
• •The terrain is notoriously complex, featuring the characteristic 'cnoc and lochan' topography of the region where small rocky knolls and hidden bogs make for challenging navigation in poor visibility.
• •In the tradition of Scottish deer forests, the 'forest' of Letterewe is entirely treeless; the only shade you will find on the ascent is provided by the clouds.