Sgurr an Uillt Tharsuinn

Rising above Kintail's northwestern reaches, this 578-metre peak occupies remote ground between Glen Elchaig and Loch Long. The Gaelic name translates as 'peak of the transverse stream', referencing the watercourse cutting across its slopes. Rough, pathless terrain characterises the ascent, making navigation skills essential in poor visibility.

• •The name 'Sgurr an Uillt Tharsuinn' derives from Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'peak of the transverse stream' or 'peak of the crossing burn', referring to a stream that flows across rather than down the hillside in the conventional manner.
• •Despite its modest height, this summit qualifies as both a Dodd and a Tump, classifications that recognise peaks with sufficient prominence relative to their surroundings rather than absolute elevation.
• •The hill sits in some of Kintail's least-visited terrain, with approaches typically requiring commitment to rough, trackless ground that sees far fewer boots than the popular Five Sisters ridge to the south.