This is one of the unmistakeable hills in Scotland, which strikes both fear and awe into the heart of those who aren't keen on scrambling. It is simply iconic, as you drive down the B-road to Achiltibuie. Nothing else looks like it in Scotland and even though this is only 612m, it is for me one of the most amazing hills in this country. There is a tremendous path all the way up to the plateau and it's Eastern tower looms over you, as you head higher. Once on to the plateau, it is well worth exploring all the pinnacles and crags for some jaw-dropping views. My day was cloudy to begin with but it got better as evening fell. Some of the pinnacles and towers defy belief, as they look ready to topple down the cliff-faces. One looked like a totem pole, one looked like a dog or was that just my feverish imagination. Then, came the awkward bit. The holds are there, though not entirely obvious and once up past the initial tricky section, it is a fine wee walk to the summit, with views over the Summer Isles and North to Suilven and beyond. For so little effort, this has to be 'pound-for-pound', the best hill in Scotland.
