Speirean Ruadh

Rising above the ancient Black Wood of Rannoch, this rugged Grampian peak offers a quiet, heathery ascent. Its position south of Loch Rannoch provides a distinct vantage point over the water toward the remote wilds of Rannoch Moor, making it a rewarding objective for those seeking solitude away from the busier Munros.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Speirean Ruadh', which translates as 'Red Talons' or 'Red Shanks', likely a reference to the reddish hue of its rocky outcrops or the sharp, jagged appearance of its upper ridges.
• •The summit offers an excellent perspective of Schiehallion’s western flank, a view that reveals a broader, bulkier profile of the mountain compared to its famous symmetrical peak seen from the east.
• •The hill overlooks the Black Wood of Rannoch, one of the largest remaining fragments of the Caledonian Forest, where Scots pines have stood for over 200 years.
• •The terrain is characteristically Rannoch; expect enough peat hags and hidden bogs to ensure your boots return a significantly different shade of brown than when they started.