Cnoc an Leathaid Bhig

Rising above the rugged gneiss landscape of the North West Highlands, this modest summit offers a prime vantage point over the chaotic terrain of Sutherland. As a Hump, it provides a short but trackless ascent through heather and rock, rewarding walkers with an intimate perspective of the nearby coastal fringes.

• •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Hill of the Little Slope' (Cnoc an Leathaid Bhig), a modest title that reflects its position among the more dramatic peaks of the Far North.
• •From the summit, the view to the north-east is dominated by the stark, scree-covered profiles of Arkle and Foinaven, two of the most distinctive quartzite mountains in Scotland.
• •The hill sits within the Lewisian Gneiss complex, meaning the rock beneath your boots is some of the oldest in the world, dating back over three billion years.
• •Despite its stature, it qualifies as a Hump (a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres), ensuring it stands with enough independence to offer a true sense of isolation.