Leathad na Lice

Tucked away in the Monadhliath mountains near Newtonmore, this broad, heather-clad shoulder offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Often overlooked in favour of A’ Chailleach, its high plateau provides a true sense of Highland isolation and expansive views across the upper reaches of the River Spey.

• •Its name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'the slope of the flat stone,' likely referring to the scattered slabs or rocky outcrops found on its otherwise rounded, heathery flanks.
• •While the summit sits at a respectable 781 metres, it is often bypassed by walkers heading for the neighbouring Munro, A’ Chailleach, which lies just two kilometres to the west.
• •The top provides a clear, elevated perspective of the Spey Valley, with the dramatic northern corries of the Cairngorm plateau, including Braeriach and Cairn Toul, visible across the strath on a clear day.
• •In the Monadhliath, the concept of a 'dry walk' to the summit is generally regarded by locals as a theoretical possibility rather than a practical experience.