Tam McTavish
Photo Date: 
05/23/2012
Suilven in the far background in the right is a stunning peak that is visible from all around the Assynt Region.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date: 
05/23/2012
From the road it cuts an even more impressive figure.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date: 
05/23/2012
There are two approaches to the route. The Southern approach follows a river through beautiful heath lands.
Tam McTavish
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05/23/2012
The trail comes and goes as is common in the highlands. Caisteal Liath is the peak straight ahead with Portcullis Gulley just out of sight.
Tam McTavish
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05/23/2012
Suilven's dramatic ridge is visible from affar
Tam McTavish
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05/23/2012
As the trail falters head for an ambitious stonewall leading up the middle part of the peak.
Tam McTavish
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05/23/2012
Here a trail re-emerges
Tam McTavish
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05/23/2012
Once you've gained the ridge there is a solid trail. The Southern peak, Meall Beag, is the ore impressive.
Tam McTavish
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05/23/2012
While this view is coming down, this should give a good perspective on the routes choppy nature.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date: 
05/23/2012
The exposure on this trail is significant in places.
Tam McTavish
Photo Date: 
05/23/2012
At the top take a well earned rest.