Sgurr a' Bhraonain

Rising steeply from the northern shores of Loch Duich near Kyle of Lochalsh, this rugged peak offers a classic west-coast experience without the Munro-sized crowds. Classified as a Hump and Tump, its heathery slopes provide a grandstand view over the Eilean Donan area and the deep glens of Kintail.

• •The name Sgùrr a' Bhraonain translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Peak of the Raindrop' or 'Drizzle', an apt description for a summit that often catches the first moisture blowing in from the Atlantic.
• •The summit provides a focused view of the Dornie bridge and the meeting point of three sea lochs: Loch Alsh, Loch Long, and Loch Duich.
• •To the east, walkers are treated to a clear profile of the Five Sisters of Kintail, which tower over the glen from a perspective rarely seen from the main A87 road.
• •While its 502m height might seem modest, the ascent starts effectively from sea level, ensuring you earn every metre of the climb through typical, pathless West Highland terrain.