Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine]

Rising above the Ledmore Junction in Assynt, this rugged Hump offers a grandstand view of the region’s more famous monoliths. The terrain is typical of the North West Highlands—rough heather and boggy patches—but the reward is a unique perspective on the dramatic profiles of Suilven, Canisp, and the Coigach peaks.

• •The name Cnoc na Sròine is Scottish Gaelic for 'Hill of the Nose,' a common descriptive term used to denote a prominent ridge or a spur of land that projects into the landscape.
• •Geologically, the hill is part of the rare Loch Borralan alkaline igneous complex; it is one of the few places in the British Isles where exotic rocks like nepheline syenite are found close to the surface.
• •Its central position provides a rare vantage point to see the Lochinver 'giants' all at once, specifically looking across Cam Loch to the distinctive shark-fin profile of Suilven and the massive bulk of Cul Mor.
• •The western slopes overlook the site of the historic Ledmore marble quarries, where limestone was transformed into decorative stone by the intense heat of ancient volcanic activity.
• •While hikers may spend hours queueing for the summit of nearby Suilven, this hill offers a similar quality of vista with a high probability that yours will be the only footprints on the trig pillar.