Cnoc a' Choilich

Situated above the Loch Dubh hydro station near Ullapool, this rugged little Hump offers an accessible taste of the North West Highlands' wild character. Its heather-clad slopes and rocky outcrops provide a fine vantage point for surveying the giants of Coigach, particularly the jagged silhouette of Stac Pollaidh to the northwest.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Cockerel,' a traditional topographical reference to the lekking sites of the Black Grouse, which favor these lower heather moorlands.
• •The hill overlooks the Loch Dubh Hydro-Electric Scheme, a post-war project commissioned in 1955 to bring electricity to the remote communities around Ullapool.
• •From the summit, the distinctive, crenellated ridge of Stac Pollaidh is clearly visible to the northwest, while the massive sandstone bulk of Ben More Coigach dominates the view to the west.
• •At 374 metres, it provides a rare opportunity in the North West Highlands to enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains without having to actually spend the entire day climbing one.