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History has played its part in shaping the landscape of the Coigach peninsula too. Visited or occupied at various times by Vikings, Bronze Age farmers and Picts, some evidence of these prehistoric settlers remains. Perched on a promontory not far from Ben More’s crags are the remains of the Pictish fort of Dun Canna.

More recently, the settlements of Achiltbuie, Culnacraig and others came into being as people crofted the land and fished off its shores. Perhaps surprisingly, the post office has played a role too. The current 10km path from Blughasary, and a potential route to Ben More Coigach, was formed by a hardy postman delivering the mail to Achiltibuie from Ullapool.

Route

From the car parking area walk left down the road to cross the bridge. Take a small path off to the left just after the bridge to climb steeply northeast (this path looks as if it is used by sheep more than people). At about 280m the path levels out and heads southeast towards Garbh Choireachan and the start of the ridge.