Meall an Fhuarain

Rising above the labyrinthine lochans of Inverpolly, this rounded summit offers a perspective often missed by those rushing for the nearby Munros. Though modest in height, its position provides an unparalleled look at the iconic silhouettes of Stac Pollaidh and Cùl Mòr across the water-scored gneiss landscape of the Coigach peninsula.

• •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Hill of the Spring' (from 'fuaran'), likely referring to a reliable water source found on its slopes amidst the surrounding peat hags.
• •The summit acts as a natural grandstand for the famous inselbergs of the far north-west, offering a unique low-level angle that emphasizes how abruptly Suilven and Cùl Beag rise from the moorland.
• •Most walkers approach from the south near Loch Lurgainn, picking a route through complex, pathless terrain that requires more navigational focus than the height might suggest.
• •While it lacks the jagged Torridonian sandstone architecture of its more famous neighbours, it compensates by being significantly less likely to have a queue of people at the cairn.