Meall an t-Sithe

Rising above the northern shore of Loch a’ Bhraoin, this rugged hill serves as a grandstand for the Dundonnell giants. While overshadowed by its neighbours, the ascent offers a solitary experience through heather and rock, rewarding walkers with an unobstructed, close-up perspective of the jagged An Teallach ridge.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall an t-Sithe', meaning 'Hill of the Fairy Mound'. In Highland tradition, such hills were often thought to be the homes of the 'Sìthein', the supernatural fairy folk who lived within the landscape.
• •Its position provides a unique perspective of the 'Great Wilderness', offering a direct line of sight into the remote corries of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair and the sprawling Fisherfield Forest to the west.
• •The hill acts as a natural balcony for Loch a’ Bhraoin; from the summit, the loch appears perfectly framed against the massive, mica-schist slopes of the Fannichs range to the south.
• •Standing at 601 metres, it is high enough to offer a spectacular panorama of Wester Ross, yet remains just obscure enough to ensure you rarely have to share the summit with another soul.