Spidean Mialach

Spidean Mialach is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands that rises to 996 meters and dominates the surrounding landscape with its exposed slopes. The peak sits within rough terrain where walkers encounter rocky ground and windswept ridges throughout the approach.

The peak was first catalogued in 1891 when the Scottish Mountaineering Club systematically recorded mountains exceeding 914 meters across Scotland. This classification established it as a target for hillwalkers pursuing the full collection of such summits.

This mountain belongs to the Munros, a collection of Scottish peaks that mountaineers traditionally climb to complete their personal summit achievements.

The ascent generally starts from Loch Quoich Dam where parking and trail access are available. Walkers should check local land access permissions and be prepared for exposed conditions and changing weather on the higher slopes.

A stone wind shelter built by climbers over the years sits at the summit, providing refuge from the strong gusts that frequently sweep across the peak. This simple structure stands as a marker of the long tradition of walkers reaching this mountain.