Beinn Spionnaidh Terrain Block

Rising dramatically as the westernmost peak of the Foinaven-Cranstackie massif, Beinn Spionnaidh—the 'Peak of Speed' or 'Peak of Agility'—is a mountain of exceptional presence and geological character. Renowned for its proximity to the iconic Kyle of Durness, its sharp, rocky silhouette is a high bridge between the sea-lochs of the north and the raw, uncompromised power of the Sutherland giants. The mountain is defined by its massive, tiered quartzite buttresses and sharp, rocky summit ridge which rises as a high bridge between the watery reaches of the north and the raw, uncompromised power of the Atlantic. From its airy summit, the view stretches across the flickering reaches of the Atlantic to the distant, serrated horizon of the Orkney Isles. It is a place of raw, uncompromised beauty, standing as a sentinel over the absolute edge of the world.

About Beinn Spionnaidh

True to its name—the 'Peak of Speed'—this peak reflects the ancient traditions of travel and exploration that define the Sutherland coast. Historically, its ridges were vital lookouts for the clans and later the military engineers mapping the strategic glens. Geologically, it is composed of metamorphic Dalradian quartzite sitting atop a basement of Lewisian gneiss—a perfect laboratory of Deep Time. It remains a witness to the enduring traditions of exploration that define the North Highlands, offering a quiet, uncompromised encounter with the wild spirit of the hills.

Landscape features

• Sutherland north coast high sentinel
• Dramatic quartzite architecture
• Views over the Kyle of Durness
• Peak of Speed heritage names
• Metamorphic Dalradian geology

Elevation: 773 metres.

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