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Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor

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Big mountains that stand on their own have real presence, and Ben Wyvis stands apart from everything around it.

It's a vast, whale-backed mountain north-west of Dingwall, and its highest point is Glas Leathad Mòr at 1,046 metres. The summit ridge runs for about 5km and is covered in a fragile carpet of moss heath. It's also home to an internationally important population of breeding dotterel. The walk up is fairly straightforward, through forestry to An Cabar and then along the ridge. The route is 6.5km and takes about six hours there and back. On a clear day the views roll out across the northern Highlands, so save it for a good forecast.

A short drive awayFalls of RogieA tumbling waterfall on the Black Water near Contin, crossed by a suspension bridge, where wild salmon leap the falls in autumn.22 min by roadSee itFalls of Rogie
Close by
  1. Little Garve BridgeLittle Garve Bridge7 miles20 min by road
Directions
Waterfall cascading over rocks, framed by autumn trees and mistAttractionsFalls of Rogie9.4 miles
Standing stones arranged in circles on a misty autumn hillsideAttractionsBlack Muir Woods and the Touchstone Maze14 miles
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Places to stay near Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor, and when each is next free.

Living room with red sofa, patterned ottoman and staircase behindNewhall Mains
  • To stay
  • In Balblair
  • 15 miles from Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor
Check datesLog cabin porch with lantern-lit door, snow falling on the wooden walkwayEagle Brae
  • To stay
  • In Struy
  • 20 miles from Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor
Check datesFrom above, Aquila's turf-roofed log cabin and wrap-around deck on the edge of the ridge, the glen stretching away in autumn colour.Aquila at Eagle Brae
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Struy
  • 20 miles from Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor
Check datesButeo, a long turf-roofed log cabin on level ground, a log picnic table in the grass before it and the hill behind.Buteo at Eagle Brae
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Struy
  • 20 miles from Ben Wyvis - Glas Leathad Mor
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