Li a' Tuath [North Lee]

Rising sharply from the watery wilderness of North Uist, this rugged Marilyn is the northernmost of the twin 'Lees'. Despite its modest height, the terrain is characteristically trackless and boggy. The summit provides a stunning, labyrinthine view of countless lochans scattered across the peatlands towards the Sound of Harris.

• •The name is likely a Gaelic adaptation of the Old Norse hlíð, meaning a slope or hillside, reflecting the significant Viking influence on the nomenclature of the Outer Hebrides.
• •Together with its twin to the south, Li a’ Deas, these hills form an unmistakable landmark for sailors navigating the Minch and the complex coastline around Lochmaddy.
• •From the summit, the view west reveals the extraordinary 'cnoc and lochan' topography of the Uists, where the landscape appears as a fragmented mosaic of peat, rock, and silver water.
• •While the ascent is relatively short, the ground is famously saturated; local lore suggests there are more ways to get your boots wet on the approach to the Lees than there are days in the year.