Meadie Ridge

Rising above the lonely waters of Loch Meadie in Sutherland, this undulating Marilyn offers a quintessential North West Highland experience. The terrain is a rough tapestry of heather and peat hags, requiring a determined effort. Once the crest is gained, you are rewarded with a spectacular, unobstructed profile of Ben Loyal’s granite peaks.

• •The name likely derives from the Gaelic 'meadhonach', meaning middle, identifying the ridge as a central point between the vast peatlands of the interior and the rugged northern coastline.
• •The summit provides a superb vantage point for studying the four distinct peaks of Ben Loyal to the north and the massive, isolated bulk of Ben Klibreck to the south.
• •Approaching from the A836 to the east involves navigating the 'Flow Country', a globally significant blanket bog where the primary navigational challenge is often finding the firmest patch of heather.
• •While the map promises a ridge walk, the reality is a series of interconnected peat hags that will provide a rigorous, real-world durability test for any pair of 'waterproof' boots.