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Suilven (731m) the ‘suil’ part meaning ‘pillar’, from the Norse sular, the ‘ven’ part meaning ‘mountain’, from the Gaelic bheinn

StartGR 107 219Distance23km (+ 6km road walk if no transport)Ascent1170mTime7hrTerrainThis is a long and demanding route. A good approach path gives way to boggier ground and a very steep, rocky ascent. The descent is equally steep, with a long walk out on boggy paths until the good path down the River Kirkaig.MapsOS Landranger 15, OS Explorer 442Accesswww.assyntfoundation.org 01571 844100Getting thereThe route starts on the road to Glencanisp Lodge from Lochinver. There is parking just before the public road ends (107 219). If walking from Inverkirkaig back to Lochinver, it would be worth parking in the village itself to avoid a climb at the very end of the day. There are buses to Lochinver from Inverness and Ullapool (www.stagecoachbus.com or contact Traveline Scotland 0871 200 22 33, www.travelinescotland.com).Something elseVisit the Achins bookshop and cafe at Inverkirkaig (01571 844262) or get one of the best pies in the world at the Lochinver Larder (01571 844356, www.lochinverlarder.co.uk).

Scottish mountains don’t come any more iconic than Suilven. Instantly recognisable, this small but mighty peak rises up as if from nowhere to dramatic effect. A long, classic route with rewards aplenty.