Seana Bhràigh

Seana Bhràigh is a remote mountain in the Highlands of Scotland, standing east of Ullapool. The landscape around it includes the Lael Forest and the upper Strath Mulzie plateau. Two smaller lochs, Loch Luchd Coire and Loch a' Choire Mhoir, lie near the summit ridge and the head of the strath. The mountain’s highest point rises above subsidiary peaks and steep crags. Its isolation and rugged terrain make it one of Scotland’s least accessible hills. The climb to the top covers 13.5 kilometres and takes most walkers nearly five hours. The usual route follows the Coire an Lochain Sgeirich ridge after leaving the A835 road. Pathless bogs and cliffs such as Cadha Dearg add to the challenge. In winter, a ski descent from the summit to Strath Mulzie offers a long, fast run. Rock climbers find better conditions in winter, though the schist crags are broken and often vegetated. At the summit, views stretch over the surrounding plateau and distant ridges. The subsidiary peaks, one reaching 906 metres and another 905 metres, stand close to the main summit. The broken crags and steep slopes shape the mountain’s character. Lochs below reflect the sky and add to the sense of isolation. The mountain remains a quiet place, far from busy routes.