Distinct mountains of the Far North

These are distinct mountains that do not belong to a logical or easily definable “mountain range” in the far north of the Scottish mainland. Notably these include Ben Hope and Ben Loyal two of the iconic mountains of Sutherland. In addition Beinn Leoid and Meallan a’ Chuail are covered – they are remote peaks in the area between Loch Merkland and Glen Coul north west of Loch Shin. To the north of these, lone Ben Stack is also included.

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Table of Distinct Mountains of the Far North

DoBIHID	Mountain	Height	Classification	Page	Photo
1123	Ben Hope	927m/3041ft	Munro	Mountain Page	Context Image
1132	Ben Loyal - An Caisteal	764m/2507ft	Corbett	Mountain Page	Context Image
1189	Beinn Leoid	792m/2598ft	Corbett	Mountain Page	Context Image
1193	Meallan a' Chuail	750m/2461ft	Graham	Mountain Page	Context Image
1194	Ben Stack	720m/2362ft	Graham	Mountain Page	Context Image

Beinn Leoid and the wilderness at the head of Glen Coul from the east ridge of Glas Bheinn

Beinn Leoid and Meallan a’ Chuail

Beinn Leoid and Meallan a' Chuail are remote charismatic peaks in the area between Loch Merkland and Glen Coul north ...

Ben Hope at Dawn from Beinn Direach, Northern Sutherland

Ben Hope – the most northerly Munro

Ben Hope is famed as the most northerly Munro and is an iconic mountain of Sutherland and the far north ...

Ben Loyal seen from the west on the A836 North Coast 500 route between Bettyhill and Borgie, Northern Sutherland

Over the moors to Ben Hope from Bealach Horn, Northern Sutherland

Meallan a' Chuail and Beinn Leoid from the Lochain a' Chuail area, Northern Sutherland

Beinn Leoid from the summit area of Meallan a' Chuail, Northern Sutherland

Ben Hope from the tranquil east shore of the Kyle of Tongue, Northern Sutherland

Ben Loyal in morning sun at the head of the Kyle of Tongue, Northern Sutherland

Ben Loyal from Meallan Liath, Northern Sutherland

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