Sron Bod a' Mhadail

About Sron Bod a' Mhadail

Forming a rugged northern spur of the mighty An Teallach massif, this rocky Tump offers a wild, untamed character typical of the Dundonnell wilderness. The ascent involves navigating steep Torridonian sandstone terraces, rewarding walkers with a dramatic perspective of the jagged Toll an Lochain corrie and the towering spires of the main ridge.

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• •The name is Gaelic for the 'Nose of the Wolf’s Member.' In Scottish place-names, 'bod' often refers to a prominent, phallic-shaped rock or pillar, while 'madadh' can signify a wolf, a dog, or occasionally a fox depending on local context.
• •The summit provides a unique, lower-angle perspective of the Great Wilderness, offering clear views across to the massive bulk of Maol Chean-dearg and the remote peaks of the Fisherfield Forest to the south.
• •It serves as a quiet alternative approach to the main An Teallach ridge, leading climbers toward the secondary summit of Glas Mheall Mòr while avoiding the more crowded traditional paths from the Dundonnell road.
• •The terrain is dominated by ancient Torridonian sandstone, which forms the hill’s characteristic stepped terraces and provides a gritty, reliable grip for those navigating the pathless sections of the ascent.
• •Given its evocative name, hikers might find the hill’s actual physical features significantly more understated than the map suggests, though the steep, bouldery ground ensures it remains a serious undertaking.