Meall nan Damh

Tucked away on the Applecross peninsula, this peak offers a classic taste of Torridonian sandstone architecture. Its heathery terraces and wild character provide a sense of isolation despite its modest height. From the summit, you can look across the Inner Sound to the Isle of Raasay and the jagged silhouette of the Skye Cuillin.

• •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Meall nan Damh, which translates as 'Hill of the Stags,' referring to the red deer that frequent these high coastal grazing grounds.
• •The hill is composed of Torridonian sandstone, resulting in a stepped, terraced terrain where flat, boggy benches are separated by steep bands of some of the oldest rock in Europe.
• •From the summit, walkers are treated to a spectacular profile of the Torridon giants to the north, specifically the distinctive 'Horns' of Beinn Alligin and the massive sandstone fortress of Liathach.
• •The ascent involves navigating enough false summits and sandstone terraces to make you wonder if the hill is actually taller than the map suggests, or if the local stags simply enjoy watching hikers take the long way up.