Ladhar Bheinn North Top

About Ladhar Bheinn North Top

Positioned on the wild fringes of Knoydart, this rugged Tump rises steeply above the southern shores of Loch Hourn. The terrain is classic West Highland, featuring pathless heather and rocky outcrops. It offers an exceptional, close-up perspective of the massive cliffs and ridges that form the northern face of the main Ladhar Bheinn massif.

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• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Ladhar Bheinn', which translates as 'Hoof Mountain' or 'Clawed Mountain'. This refers to the dramatic, splayed ridges and deep corries of the parent massif, which resemble the shape of a cloven hoof when viewed from a distance.
• •The summit provides an uninterrupted view across the narrow waters of Loch Hourn to the peaks of Arnisdale. The most prominent feature is the massive, pyramidal form of Beinn Sgritheall, often cited as having one of the steepest continuous slopes in the British Isles.
• •Located within the 'Rough Bounds' of Knoydart, this hill is in one of the most remote regions of Scotland. Most walkers approach it from the isolated settlement of Barrisdale, which is accessible only by boat or by a long, arduous trek from Kinloch Hourn.
• •While the main summit of Ladhar Bheinn is a popular Munro, this North Top is primarily visited by 'Tump' baggers—those climbing hills with a drop of at least 30 metres on all sides. It serves as a quieter alternative to the main ridge, offering a more intimate look at the dramatic Coire Dhorrcail.
• •Standing here provides an excellent opportunity to appreciate the scale of the neighboring cliffs without actually having to scramble up them, a perspective usually reserved for the local golden eagles.