Liathach

Liathach is a major mountain massif in the Torridon Hills of the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, distinguished by a long, rocky ridge and several prominent pinnacles. It is one of the area’s most notable mountaineering routes and contains two principal Munro summits.

Walks along the ridge include exposed scrambling sections and narrow crestlines that attract experienced hillwalkers; the route offers extensive views over Loch Torridon and the surrounding highland landscape. The mountain is formed largely of Torridonian sandstone, which gives its slopes a characteristic red-brown colour and steep, blocky profiles.

The massif has been part of traditional hillland use and modern recreational climbing for many decades, and it remains an important objective in the Scottish mountaineering calendar. Access is typically from roadheads in the Torridon area, with approaches crossing moorland and ridgeline terrain.

Liathach lies in Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands, rising above the glens and lochs of the Torridon district and visible from the surrounding coastal and inland routes.

• Mountaineering note: A classic Torridon ridge with two Munro summits, known for steep sandstone slabs and exposed scrambling sections that require hillwalking experience.
• Geology and views: Composed largely of Torridonian sandstone, offering distinctive red-brown rocky scenery and panoramic views across Wester Ross from the ridge.

What to See #

• Main ridge and pinnacles: A long, rugged ridge in the Torridon area of the Northwest Highlands with two principal summit tops and several exposed pinnacles that form a classic scrambling route.
• Summits: The pair of highest summits on the massif, forming the mountain's principal Munro tops and providing the main objectives for climbers and walkers.