An Teallach is ranked as one of the best mountain hikes in Scotland, so it was a high priority for me. I wanted some decent weather for it and ended up getting a nice day of high cloud. It’s a long, hard hike but with a huge payoff. The mountain has a spectacular ridge of sculpted rocks and grand views of the nearby mountains in the Fisherfield Forest. An awesome day!
A description of the hike can be found here on the Walkhighlands website:
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/anteallach.shtml
FIrst view of An Teallach on the drive from Ullapool
The close up view of An Teallach from a nearby peak. Look at that ridge! I was so stoked.
The dramatic cliffs of An Teallach
I’ll have to come back and camp at that lake.
Beginning the ascent up to the ridge
The trail followed the ridge, sometimes dipping below and other time clambering over the fascinating rock formations.
Looking into the Fisherfield Forest. Not sure where the trees went…
The Fisherfield Forest from the ridge
Some fun scrambling along the ridge. In the background is the first peak, where I got the big view of An Teallach.
After the scrambling, the ridge continues on over some bumps.
Looking back towards An Teallach before beginning the descent, what an epic day! One of the best day hikes that I have ever done.
Someone is happy…
Worn out boots.
