Sail Liath

About Sail Liath

Standing as the imposing eastern gateway to the An Teallach massif, this Munro Top offers a rugged introduction to one of Scotland’s finest ridges. The ascent from Corrie Hallie involves a persistent grind over Torridonian sandstone boulders, eventually rewarding you with a staggering, close-quarters perspective of the jagged Corrag Bhuidhe pinnacles.

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• •The name Sail Liath translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Grey Heel,' describing its position as the terminal spur of the ridge and the pale, weathered appearance of the sandstone scree that defines its upper slopes.
• •The summit provides one of the most dramatic vistas in the Highlands, looking directly across the deep bowl of Toll an Lochain towards the vertical, terraced cliffs of the main An Teallach crest.
• •While it is classified as a Munro Top rather than a full Munro, it is rarely climbed in isolation; it serves as the essential starting point for the classic traverse towards Sgùrr Fiona.
• •Looking south from the cairn, you have an uninterrupted view across the 'Great Wilderness' towards the remote Fisherfield Forest peaks, including A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr.
• •The relentless boulder-hopping required to reach the summit ensures that your own heels will feel every bit as worn as the mountain’s name suggests by the time you reach the cairn.