Creagan Dubh Toll nam Biast

Sitting high above the remote Gleann Beag in the North West Highlands, this rugged shoulder offers a sense of isolation away from the busier ridges. Known for its dark, craggy northern face, the summit provides an exceptional vantage point over the wild interior towards Loch Vaich and the distant peaks of Wester Ross.

• •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Black Crags of the Hollow of the Beasts.' 'Biast' typically refers to wild animals or monsters, likely inspired by the intimidating, shadowed nature of the deep corrie that drops away to the north.
• •Located on the northern fringes of the Fannichs, it serves as an excellent lookout over the sprawling Inverlael Forest, with a particularly clear view across to the massive northern slopes of Beinn Dearg.
• •Its classification as a Tump reflects its relative prominence rather than its stature; at nearly 868 metres, it remains a serious high-altitude objective requiring sound navigation skills in the often-present mist.
• •If you are looking for the 'beasts' of the title today, they usually take the form of remarkably persistent midges, though a golden eagle is a more welcome potential sighting over the crags.