Am Bàthach, Mountain summit in Northwest Highlands, Scotland
Am Bathach is a mountain summit in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland rising to 798 meters (2,618 feet) with grassy slopes. It sits in Glen Shiel valley and appears smaller when viewed beside the surrounding higher peaks nearby.
The mountain sits within the former territory of Ross-shire, where boundary lines have remained largely unchanged for centuries. This location shaped how people historically settled and used the land across the Highland region.
The name Am Bathach comes from Scottish Gaelic and shows how this language shapes the way locals refer to places across the Highlands. These Gaelic names remain part of how people connect to the landscape around them.
You can reach the mountain from the parking area near Cluanie Inn by following the A87 road and then an established stalkers path. The route to the southern ridge is well-marked and walkable for most visitors with reasonable fitness.
The summit provides an alternative route to Ciste Dhubh with firmer ground than the usual boggy glen path that most hikers take. Many experienced walkers prefer this less muddy approach when exploring the area.
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