カイル・オブ・タンの絶景の山頂・トップ4

One of a number of rocky tors on the lumpy ridge of Ben Loyal, which is a fundamental part of it's character.

A wonderfully airy rocky tor at the top of a steep grassy climb. It gives great views and it's a long way down!

The summit of a truly iconic mountain in Sutherland. It's distinctive shape can be made out from the Kyle of Tongue, and from further away at places such as A Mhoine. It's isolated position means it gives expansive views in all directions.

A fine isolated summit with extensive views to the east, north and west.

The time given is incorrect! At least 6 hours of walking time!

Ben Hope stands at 927 m. It's the most northerly of the Munros and a bit of a northern outlier of the other highest mountains in Scotland. The normal route follows the mountain path from the road in the south. You can loop around the northern ridge, but the ground is more serious.

If the weather is on your side, an option for the confident is to not stop and turn around at the summit trig point. Continue on the path heading North to the knife-edge ridge, to be rewarded by an incredible view. Best not attempted in poor visibility.

Don't just head for the highest point when hiking Ben Loyal, make sure you come up to Sgor Chaonasaid (Ben Loyal North Top), the views from this point are stunning. On a good day you can see across the Orkney (as well as down to the trail you likely followed to get up here). From this point, the ground just falls away into the abyss, very dramatic!