Carn nam Buailtean

Rising above the shores of Loch Ewe in Wester Ross, this rugged Hump offers a rough but rewarding ascent through classic Highland heather. Despite its modest height, the summit serves as a superb grandstand for viewing the jagged peaks of the Flowerdale Forest and the distant, hulking mass of Slioch.

• •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Cairn of the Cattle-folds.' This suggests the lower slopes or nearby glens were historically used for seasonal grazing, with the name marking a landscape where livestock was gathered and protected.
• •From the summit, the view north-west is dominated by the vast expanse of Loch Ewe, while to the south-east, the 'Great Wilderness' of Fisherfield and the formidable peaks of Torridon create a jagged skyline.
• •In an area of the Highlands where the terrain usually requires three points of contact and a map-reading degree, this hill provides a rare opportunity to see the Fisherfield giants without suffering a week of bog-trotting first.