Beinn a' Chlaidheimh

Beinn a’ Chlaidheimh stands in the Dundonnell and Fisherfield Forest, a vast and quiet expanse in Wester Ross. The mountain rises to 914 metres and forms part of the Northwest Highlands. Its steep sides and sharp outline make it a striking landmark above the surrounding moorland. Walkers often include it in the longer round of the “Fisherfield Six,” linking it with five other nearby Munros. The peak was once counted as a Munro itself until a precise survey showed it fell 44 centimetres short of the required height. The hill’s Gaelic name means Hill of the Sword, hinting at its dramatic shape. It lies far from towns, surrounded by bogs, lochans and heather slopes. The approach demands careful navigation across rough ground where few paths exist. On clear days the view stretches over lochs and ridges for many kilometres. The silence and space make the climb feel remote even in summer. At the summit a small cairn marks the highest point. The descent follows the same rough route, dropping back into the wide forest and glen below. The mountain shows the raw character of the Northwest Highlands, where the land is open and the weather changes quickly. Fewer than ten people may be seen on the hill in a day, leaving the slopes to deer and golden eagles.