Sguman Coinntich North Top

Tucked away in the rugged backcountry north of Glen Elchaig, this 789m summit serves as a northern shoulder to Sguman Coinntich. It is a wild, often pathless landscape of rock and heather, offering a sense of profound isolation and a distinct perspective on the jagged peaks of the Skye Cuillin across the water.

• •The name Sguman Coinntich is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'mossy hillock,' a description that perfectly captures the damp, peat-rich terrain found throughout the ascent from the glens below.
• •Looking north-west from the summit, walkers are treated to a clear view across Loch Carron towards the Applecross peninsula and the distinctive, layered sandstone ramparts of Beinn Bhan.
• •The most common approach involves a long, scenic walk-in from Killilan through Glen Elchaig, a glen known for its ancient woodland and proximity to the thunderous Falls of Glomach.
• •Given its name and the local climate, reaching this Tump with dry boots is generally considered a significant navigational achievement, or perhaps a sign of a very long drought.